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From the carefully crafted cocktails to decadent desserts and everything in-between, a night at Tempo will surely be one to remember.

COCKTAILS

From newfangled trendy cocktails to old time classics, our bartenders can concoct a  masterpiece you will rave about! 
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our wine list

Tempo’s extensive wine list offers a variety of wines from around the world with one of the largest selections of Italian wines in Buffalo. 
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DINNER

ANTIPASTI
Start your evening with a nice appetizer. In the mood for something light? Try our fresh oysters on the half shell. 
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​PRIMI
For your first course your choices will be plentiful. Looking for something with some heat? Try the Scungilli diavolo.
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SECONDI
The next course will be some of our chef's featured dishes. In addition to our listed menu there will be several nighty seasonal offerings.
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DOLCI
Sweet endings are what great meals are made of. Our in-house pastry chef will be offering several nighty features that will be the perfect ending to a perfect night.

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eric nessa 

 executive CHEF 
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Chef Eric Nessa’s 25+ years in the culinary industry, like many, had modest beginnings.  In small a family run eatery in Western Michigan, discovering the pleasure of nourishing it’s patrons with his efforts on the line as a short order cook.
  In the early 1990’s Eric relocated himself to Buffalo, hoping to expand his horizons.  His first opportunity was at ‘The Place’ in the Elmwood Village.  Scratch tavern food at it’s finest.
    While attending culinary school, another opportunity arose; a relatively new restaurant was looking for a new team member. Eric would make himself at home at ‘Siena Restaurant’ for the next few years. 
  Over the years he would continue this trend of learning and honing his craft, next as the sous chef at ‘The Roseland’, then as the Chef de cuisine at ‘ZuZon’. 
   In 2005 Eric joined ‘Tempo Restaurant’, where he thrived.  Over the years he would rise from Sous Chef, to Chef de Cuisine, & in 2011 as Executive Chef. 
 In 2013 Nessa left Tempo to take the helm as Executive Chef at ‘Buffalo Chophouse’.  Over the next two years Nessa would oversee a transformation of the decade & half old menu. Then in 2015 Chef Nessa was asked to return to the helm of Tempo’s kitchen.                  
 Today, that sense of satisfaction & pride of craft are still the driving force for Eric & his team of chefs. 

​LOCAL ingredients

​sourced FARM FRESH

We take pride in using locally produced ingredients whenever possible. We understand and embrace sourcing local and sustainable ingredients. Our talented chefs have a long-standing relationship with local farmers and ranchers that offer only the finest produce and meats. Ingredients we are proud to serve and know our diners are getting the best ingredients available. Our seasonal nighty offerings reflect this philosophy.

private parties
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the belvedere room is PERFECT FOR BUSINESS OR PERSONAL ENTERTAINING

The Belvedere Room (2nd Floor) can be used for all types of events, presentation dinners, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, really anything. It can accommodate up to 75 for a cocktail party, 35 for a presentation (A/V), 50 for a sit-down. The space has a 48 inch, a full bar setup upon request.
    The Belvedere (3rd Floor) can be used to a presentation dinner or a small private function. This space is not available for a cocktail –style party (no bar and is smaller). We can accommodate up to 24 guests in this space.
​    Both floors have their own restroom and music capabilities.

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