Following are some restaurants visited by News restaurant reviewers. A new restaurant reviews, which generally appears the first Sunday of every month in Niagara Weekend, is on NC5.



Caffe Lola ???? 507 Third St., Niagara Falls (282-5652) Ownerchef Michael Kraus serves up gourmet food that includes intriguingly topped pizzas and stuffed raviolis in a quaint setting in the city’s entertainment district.



Schimschack’s ???? 2943 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, (731-4111) The restaurant overlooking the Niagara Escarpment has great food and a great view. The “elegantly casual” dining room offers an ambitious menu that features fare fit for a special occasion, as well as specials.



Trio’s Pizzeria ??? 2131 Sawyer Drive, Wheatfield (731-2299). This place is what happens when a chef decides to open a pizzeria. Aside from the pizzeria basics— pizza, subs and wings— owner John Jourdain offers focaccia sandwiches, pesto balsamic grilled vegetable pizza, prosciutto pizza, and beef on weck



Linda Lou’s Cafe ???v 4074 Ridge Road, Cambria (434-5496). Located at Routes 425 and 104, this place does breakfast and lunch well, and serves dinners til 8 p. m. Wednesday to Friday. You’ll like the portions, as well as how light the food will be on your wallet.



Del Fuego Steak House ??? 2990 Lockport-Olcott Road, Newfane (778-8080) A “flight of soups,” great entrees and tantalizing desserts are matched by an artistic decor in this Spanish-American fusion restaurant.



Yia-Yia’s Diner ??? 6124 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Offers “The best breakfast value in the city,” according to our Niagara restaurant reviewer. It’s also open for lunch Sunday to Tuesday, and for lunch and dinner the rest of the week. Think comfort food that tastes good, at a reasonable price.



Carson’s Country Deli and Bakery ???? 5668 Old Saunders Settlement Road, Town of Lockport (433-2248) If you’re looking for top-notch beef-on-weck and homemade meatloaf, you can get both at Carson’s. Our restaurant reviewer declares the beef-on-weck here is the best he’s had in the area.



Murphy’s Cafe on Third ??? 250 Rainbow Blvd., at Third Street, Niagara Falls (205-8341) One of the newest restaurants in the Falls is worth seeking out inside the Jefferson Apartments. Gourmet coffee, solid breakfast fare and great lunchtime wraps and sandwiches should soon make this a city staple.



Bandana’s Bar and Grill ??? 930 Lake Road, Youngstown (745-1010) The place is pretty standard looks-wise, except that there are a lot of pictures on the walls of stars sporting bandannas. The food is a solid, the portions more than ample, and the prices quite reasonable.



The Meeting Place Restaurant and Lounge ?? 2469 Niagara Road, Bergholz (731-3662). Some of the meals can be hit or miss, although our restaurant contingent loved the fish dishes. Something all agree on, however, is that the restaurant’s specialty dessert, “Pizzookie” is worth a visit all on its own.



Sandi’s Family Restaurant ??? 2065 River Road, at Williams Road, Wheatfield (283-5257). Wheatfield residents may never see a Land of Oz theme park in their midst but this town staple can be counted on to provide good quality, affordable food. Try the apple pie a la mode French toast and understand— there’s no place like (near) home.



Wine on Third ???? 501 Third St., Niagara Falls (285-9463). This upscale spot, with reasonable prices, sticks out in the Falls bar district for it tantalizing food and beverage of choice. Worth the change of Third Street pace.



Steelhead Irish Pub ???v 453 Center St., Lewiston (754-8181). This spot offers a slice of the Emerald Isle, whether it be with its music, decor or food selection. Great for a sandwich or heartier fare, and don’t forget to try the Dublin Stout Onion Soup.



Brickyard Pub and BBQ ???? 432 Center St., Lewiston (754-7227). The restaurant has become the staple of the blues and barbecue set, with ribs, chicken and brisket to die for. This place smokes.