Buffalo pizza aficionados, get ready! Imperial Pizza, the beloved South Buffalo pizzeria, is bringing its sensational flavors and welcoming atmosphere to Main Street. Known for being South Buffalo’s go-to destination for a complete pizza dining experience, Imperial Pizza is set to open a new location at 1661 Main Street, within Sinatra & Co.’s Mid City Apartment building. This exciting development places Imperial Pizza conveniently close to Canisius College, now recognized as a university, promising to be a hit with students and locals alike.
This expansion is a significant win for the Mid City development, which is also becoming home to Raw Renewal Yoga and Barre Centric, enhancing the neighborhood’s offerings. The new Imperial Pizza location aims to replicate the charm and appeal of its original spot, providing a spacious 4,758 square foot setting. Diners can look forward to a full bar and a banquet room, perfect for hosting larger gatherings and special events.
In Buffalo, sit-down pizza restaurants that offer a comprehensive dining experience are somewhat of a rarity. While takeout pizza joints abound, options for enjoying a relaxed, full-service pizza meal are fewer and farther between. Imperial Pizza has successfully filled this niche in South Buffalo, and now they are poised to do the same in the burgeoning Mid City area. Imagine settling in, ordering a round of beers, and eagerly anticipating a delicious Buffalo-style pizza – that’s the experience Imperial Pizza is bringing to Main Street.
People travel from all corners of Buffalo and beyond to savor Imperial Pizza’s diverse menu. From their signature specialty pizzas to crispy chicken wings, stacked triple-decker club sandwiches, and loaded subs, there’s something for everyone. For those living along the Metro Rail line, the near East Side, or even areas like Elmwood Village and Allentown, the trek to enjoy Imperial Pizza is about to get much shorter and sweeter.
Imperial Pizza truly offers a comprehensive menu that caters to a wide range of tastes. Beyond pizza, you can find fried chicken dinners, refreshing taco salads, and enticing daily specials. Whether you’re a college student looking for a casual hangout or a family planning a dinner outing, Imperial Pizza creates an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. The spacious and vibrant setting is ideal for everything from date nights and informal work meetings to enjoying a solo meal at the bar.
The arrival of more casual, Buffalo-style dining establishments along middle Main Street is a positive sign for the area’s revitalization. With the city’s commitment to improving the streetscape through the $50.52 million Middle Main Smart Corridor project, which includes enhancements from Goodell Street to Kensington Avenue, the future of Main Street looks bright.
<strong>Middle Main (Goodell Street to Kensington Avenue):</strong> The City has secured $50.52 million in funding to complete a streetscape work on Main Street from Goodell Street to Kensington Avenue. The City is currently designing phase 1 of the project, which includes Main Street from Goodell to Ferry Street. Phase 2 of the project features streetscape work on Main Street from Ferry to Kensington Avenue. The project is being referred to as the Middle Main Smart Corridor.Sinatra & Co. is expected to commence the buildout of the new Imperial Pizza Mid City location at 1661 Main Street in the near future. Keep an eye out for the opening of this exciting new dining destination on Main Street!
