Here are some of the best new restaurants in Western New York that have opened up in the past couple of months. There are four really popular restaurants that people have been loving both on social media and going to visit.

If you are looking for a last minute reservation for Valentine’s Day you might be able to sneak in if there’s a cancellation but these new places have really become a hot spot around town.

There have been tons of restaurants that have come and gone over the years in Western New York and some of these buildings might look familiar to you because they were other popular restaurants at some point in time and of now changed hands. Take a look at our four top restaurants to check out in 2026 and let us know what you think might else need to be added to the list this year.

MIRA1081 Elmwood Ave MIRA, Buffalo, NY 14222

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Loud House Buffalo1735 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

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Google StreetviewArtusi Group + Hidden Kitchen3975 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226An intimate weekly dinner series, available weekends only. Menus are revealed the week of the experience, allowing the Chef complete creative freedom each week. Reservations are required and extremely limited. We invite you to trust the surprise—each menu is thoughtfully designed with something for everyone.

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The best winter restaurants in Buffalo and Western New York.