Osteria 166

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Have your tickets yet?! Stop in at Osteria 166, Villaggio, or go to meatballstreetbrawl.com

Meatball Street Brawl VIII is shaping up nicely. We have an eclectic group of meatball contenders on deck, with more on the way. We have beer, seltzer, and wine tasting vendors ready to serve you. DJ Milk will be kicking things off with music and good vibes at noon. We have celebrities stopping by to judge meatballs and just hang out being celebrities. We have live music, with up and coming guitar badass Jackson Stokes, and local music royalty Grosh and JJ Moscato. And there's a lot more. This thing is taking on a life of its own.

Come be a part of MBSBVII! Get your tickets at Osteria 166, Villaggio, or at meatballstreetbrawl.com

IPA with a meatball chaser? Or is is the other way around. If the all-you-can-eat meatballs make you thirsty, our MBSBVIII beverage vendors have you covered.

Have your tickets yet? Get them at Osteria 166, Villaggio, or at meatballstreetbrawl.com

It's Saturday, the weather isn't great, you don't want to cook?

Perfect! We've got you covered tonight

Check out the Vacco Family Farms Grilled Sweet Corn Italiano w/Creamy Alfredo, Sundried Tomatoes and Fresh Italian Herbs.

Can't go wrong with a few classic favorites either, including the Short Rib Arancini, our fantastic Burrata and our Chicken Lasagna.

Sharing dessert with a few people? Check out one of our dessert platters, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Click the link below to make reservations, or call 716-858-3118.

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?date=2024-08-23&seats=2

Check out these specials tonight at Osteria 166.

Grilled Street Corn Italiano - w/Creamy Alfredo, Sundried Tomatoes and fresh Italian Herbs. Perfect for sharing!

Almond Pesto Salmon - Lemon Jus, Braised Barley w/ Leeks and Mushrooms

Osso Buco - Braised Pork Shank, Parmesean Polenta and Grilled Broccolini.

It's also National Chianti Day, celebrate it with a glass (or two) from our fine selection.

Click the link below or call 716-858-3118 to make your reservation now!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-09-06

Be a MBSB VIP.

Nani's Ravs Alert!

Yes, they are back this week. Get them while they last! While you're at it, pair it with this great bottle of IL Poggiolo Chianti.

We also have this wonderful Carmelized Shallot & Blue Cheese Risotto for you to check out as our Risotto of the day.

Need to make a reservation? Click the link below!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-09-04

We've got some great music coming up this week for Happy Hour.

Tomorrow come check out Tina Williams from 530-8pm for Happy Hour.

Friday come check out Geno McManus from 530-8pm for Happy Hour.

Plenty of drink specials and great times ahead this week!

Welcome Casa Azul to your first Meatball Street Brawl. Big respect to you for stepping up and stepping into the ring. That takes guts. And maybe a secret plan for meatball domination? Whatever you got - bring it!

Now, who out there is next? You're thinking - "Azul? We can take them." If you really think that then you need to prove it.

Check out meatballstreetbrawl.com for info and registration.

OK - looks like we have another live one here! Ellicottville Tap + Bottle & Taqueria. Who's next?! Who has the next killer meatball? Traditional? Freestyle? Sign up and show us your stuff.

Go to meatballstreetbrawl.com for info and registration.

Some great specials for dinner tonight at Osteria 166.

King Crab Cakes w/Bell Pepper, Fresh Lemon and a Cajun Remoulade

Honey Lemon Chicken, Tabbouleh Salad, Grilled Tomato and Feta Cheese.

We still have a few orders of Nani's Ravioli left. Get them while they're still here this week!

Greg Zeis playing in the bar from 530-8pm tonight.

Click the link below to make your reservation!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-08-30

Don't think a Mexican restaurant can make it happen at a meatball throw down? Think again. Arriba tortilla has taken home their share of MBSB hardware–more than once. So maybe it's time you stepped up and showed them a thing or two? If you are an area restaurant looking for meatball respect - sign up. Be a contender at Meatball Street Brawl VIII. Or don't - and just wonder what if.

Check out meatballstreetbrawl.com for Info and registration.

Downtown without any lunch plans?

Now you do!

Stop in to Osteria 166 for lunch today at noon, mention this post and receive 10% off!

Need to make a reservation? Click the link below!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-08-30

Nani's Ravioli's are back this week and better than ever! They will go quick, so come and get them while they last?

Open until 9pm tonight.

Click the link below to make your reservation now!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-08-29

Meatball Street Brawl Throwback Thursday No. 5.

We could share memories for days. There are so many. How about we make some new ones?! MBSBVIII is coming up - Sunday, September 22. Want tickets? Stop in at Osteria 166 or Villaggio, or go to meatballstreetbrawl.com

Are you an area restaurant? Jump in and be our next contender.
And we're looking for tastings vendors. Beer? Wine? Spirits? Bread? Antacids? Go to the website for info and registration.

MBSB has grown to be one of the premier annual culinary events in Buffalo. Proceeds benefit a select group of deserving charities.

New Menu Alert!

New Menu dropping today.

A few of the new items pictured above...

The Calabrian Pizza - Gorgonzola, Calabrian Chili cherries, carmelized Shallots, spiced honey and arugula.

Sausage and Fusili - Italian Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes and Kale

Make your reservation at the link below.

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-08-28

What wonderful news to wake up to today - our friends from Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant and Banquet Facility are coming back to put their hat in the ring–or should we say meatballs?! Who's next? Be like Ilio's and come duke it out.

You can find info and registration at meatballstreetbrawl.com - and if you want to attend you can get tickets here at Osteria 166, Villaggio, or on the same website.

Hey Frankie Primos +39 - did you see the nudge? Because we nudged. We're happy to welcome you back in the ring! If Frankie's saw the nudge then be like Frankies. Are you an area restaurant with meatball game and ambitions? You need to be a MBSBVIII contender. Simple as that.

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We think they say the nudge. The nudge worked.

"I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it." Man oh man Terry Malloy (Brando) was a little hard on himself. What he should have done was make some meatballs. Then he might have been a contender. Simple!

Are you a WNY restaurant with some meatball game? Have you been procrastinating? Thinking about being a Meatball Street Brawl VIII contender? Well here's a friendly nudge. Come join the fun!

Are a brewer? Winemaker? Distiller? Coffee Roaster? Kombucha maker? (You get the idea) Want to be a MBSBVIII vendor and offer tastings? Then this nudge is for you too.

Go to meatballstreetbrawl.com for information and registration.

Say hello to Mario's Bistro & Brews. They're from East Aurora. They're coming to Buffalo to throw it down for the first time. That takes s***k. And meatball chops. Props for stepping into the ring. Who else out there is gonna join 'em?!

Want to see if Mario's has what it takes to be a meatball champion? Tickets are available at Osteria 166, Villaggio, and at meatballstreetbrawl.com - get yours now.

One other thing - the little mustache dude in the Marios logo - kinda looks like John Sullivan, the big mustache dude on the MBSB poster. Just sayin.'

It takes guts to get into the ring for the first time. Meatball Street Brawl welcomes Bruno's on Broadway as a new contender. And while we're at it - congratulations on your upcoming ribbon cutting event. Have some fun, rest up, and then the training starts. We'll see you on September 22.

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Tickets and event information can be found at meatballstreetbrawl.com

Chicken Lasagna on special tonight. Come check out one of our all time classics tonight.

Open until 10pm.

Click the link below to make your reservation now!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?seats=2&date=2024-08-24

We've got some great specials and great music at Osteria 166 tonight.

Dijon & Breadcrumb Crusted Salmon w/Tumeric Cauiflower & Barley w/Leeks and Mushrooms

And a Stuffed Bell Pepper w/Italian Sausage, Pepper Jack Cheese over a Romesco Sauce.

If that's not enough, we've also got Grace Stumberg playing for Happy Hour in the bar from 530-8pm.

Make your reservation at the link below.

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?date=2024-08-23&seats=2

Another Throwback Thursday comin' at ya. Come make meatballs with us. Come eat meatballs with us. Come make memories with us. Come make some some well-deserving charities happy with us!

Are you an area restaurant with serious meatball ambitions? Go to the website below and sign up to be our next contender. Wanna get your tickets? Advance pricing is still a thing. You can get information and tickets at Osteria 166, Villaggio or at meatballstreetbrawl.com.

A couple specials we are plating up for you tonight

Rotini with a creamy alfredo base, beyond sausage (substitute regular sausage if that's not your thing), tomato, broccolini. Absolutely outstanding dish right here.

We've also got some Short Rib Arancini, with a Romesco Sauce. One of these and you'll be in heaven!

Make a reservation tonight and leave the cooking to us!

https://resy.com/cities/buffalo-ny/venues/osteria-166?date=2024-08-21&seats=2

Got meatball game? Don't be chicken–step into the ring! (We're gonna have a real ring, btw.) Traditional stye? Freestyle? Whataya got? Think about it. Then go to meatballstreetbrawl.com for info and sign up. Before Marco gets cocky.

Marco's Italian Restaurant

🍹 National Rum Day Celebration at Osteria 166! 🍹

Join us this Friday as we celebrate National Rum Day with some of the finest rum cocktails in town! Whether you’re craving a classic Mojito, a refreshing Piña Colada, or a bold Dark 'n' Stormy, we’ve got you covered. 🌴

🎶 To make the evening even better, enjoy live music from the talented Chris Maloney from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. His smooth tunes paired with our rum specials are the perfect way to unwind and start your weekend right.

🍸 Featured Rum Cocktails:

Classic Mojito
Grapefruit Mint Mojito
Dark 'n' Stormy
Mai Tai
Rum Punch
Cuba Libre
Mark your calendars and bring your friends for a night of great drinks, fantastic music, and unforgettable vibes!

📍 Where: Osteria 166
🕔 When: This Friday, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Let’s raise a glass to good times! See you there! 🥂

🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with the talented Grace Lougen & Alex McArthur! 🎤 From 5:30 to 8:00 PM, immerse yourself in their soulful sounds while enjoying our special Happy Hour.

🌶️🍍 Sip on our featured cocktail: the Jalapeño, Basil, Pineapple Margarita – the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and refreshing to help you unwind on National Relaxation Day!

Hey restaurant people - do you make a meatball to remember? Think it could be the best in town? Want a chance to find out? Meatball Street Brawl VIII is coming up on Sunday, September 22. Compete with old friends and new friends. The day is always a blast. Meatballs, beer and wine tastings, live music, and then more meatballs. Join us!

Go to meatballstreetbrawl.com for information or to sign up.