When your thanksgiving party dwindles down to only four people... you go out to eat instead of cooking a turkey. Amici's had a price set menu for thanksgiving for $35 or a la carte options from the regular menu. We had a reservation for 5pm, and weren't seated until almost 5:30pm. Normally I am not one to complain about waiting for a reservation, especially on a holiday, but several parties came in after us and were seated before us. When we were finally seated, we sat next to the window in the front and it was COLD. Between the door opening constantly and the lack of insulation on the windows, it made for a chilly meal. The thanksgiving menu included a starter, entree and dessert. They offered a typical thanksgiving plate, which my dad got and loved, but I decided to go for the branzino. This was a pretty good deal considering it cost about $28 on the regular menu, but was included in one of the options for the set $35 menu. The fish was delicious and we all enjoyed our meals. The servings were all fairly large and I had enough for leftovers. The service was a little slow, but I do understand it was a little hectic with the holiday. At the end, we were given the wrong check and were charged for extra meals, but our server was able to fix it right away. There was also a strange issue with the bathroom situation and one of the two bathrooms available were out of commission. Honestly, the food was great but Amici's did not leave a huge impression on me. There's certainly no lack of options for italian restaurants in New Jersey or Cherry Hill, so I can't say this will be at the top of my list in the future. read more

Amici Restaurant - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Service , food , atmosphere were all fantastic. Valet is a huge plus on a biter cold night. Highly recommend.

Service was lousy, never got bread for the table. The waiter was awful no personality and never asked if we needed anything. Surf and turf dinner and the lobster came out burnt and stuck in the shell. I asked him to take it back which he gave me a dirty look for. I will note the filet was fabulous, potatoes and spinach very good. Chicken Amici had no taste and was small in portion. Calamari was fabulous and portion was great! Overall very good but the service and waiter was not. read more

The food there is always tasty and they have great specials. Staff is always pleasant and the atmosphere is nice. Never disappointed when we go. read more

We saw this place on facebook and decided to book our daughters baby shower here! I cant even put into words how amazing the experience was! The food was outstanding, my guests are still raving about Amici's food. The calamari and chicken parmigiana were out of this world. The staff were also able to accommodate some of our guests dietary needs. The staff were all so amazing. They helped us with everything we needed as well as setting up. The waiters were extremely professional in taking our orders and making our guests feel at home. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a private event or just a dinner! read more

outstanding restaurant! its a beautiful restaurant. the food is always fresh and perfectly cooked and the service is excellent .

My wife and I have been wanting to try here since they moved into the new location. The food was very good but the service was terrible. The waiter wasn't clear when telling us the specials. We thought we ordered the stone crab claws for an appetizer but were surprised when it came out as oysters and stone crab claws. When we questioned the appetizer the waiter said he told us that it was an oyster and crab appetizer. Neither my wife or myself heard this and then waiter seemed to be annoyed. The majority of the staff were not very nice. When the bill arrived it was like here you go now get out. There is a lot of competition in the area and we wI'll try them the next time. The only reason for the 3 stars is that the food was gold. read more

We attended an event at their catering arm. Great food and spirits. Salmon, chicken, turkey and ziti were the options. Being catholic I settled for the ziti and salmon. Both were excellent! If you like Italian, this is your spot when in Cherry Hill. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, and fantastic customer service. Make sure to ask for the waiter Mike when you go. He will make your experience at the restaurant top-tier! read more

We were so excited to be going out to dinner at their new restaurant for my sister in laws birthday celebration. I called at lunchtime a few days ago and made reservations for a party of 7 on their patio. There was no confusion that I wanted a table on their patio. We planned the date around the weather and it was a beautiful night to eat outside. I also spent an afternoon baking a birthday cake and decorating it. Because it was heavy and the platter was flimsy I put the cake and strawberries on a half sheet pan. When we got there on time we were told they don't make reservations for the patio and it would be an hour or so before we could be seated on the patio. Funny enough they didn't have our table ready inside the restaurant either. They weren't very nice saying I made the reservations on line which accounted for the mix. I woukd have left but we had family and I didn't want to ruin the evening so we took the indoor table. We had a nice meal. They brought the cake out with candles lit and outside of worrying about getting sick we had a nice evening. Then to add another level of insult they didn't bring my sheet pan out. When I asked they went looking for it. Then the OWNER came out and claimed he had video showing only the platter no sheet tray suggested we left it in the car. Too bad the new place is much better than their old place food was good service adequate given the crowd but the rude method for dealing with problems means we will NEVER go back as long as this owner is in business. It has always been said that staff learn from their boss how to resolve conflict. This staff for sure learned from this owner to blame the customer when there's a mistake. We left angry and concerned that our health will suffer in a couple of weeks. read more

This time I went it was packed on a Saturday night. The bread and olive oil to start was incredible. The waiter took down our meals within 5 minutes and it was served about 12 minutes later. I've never seen such fast service anywhere, let alone on a Saturday night. The food was cooked to perfection too. I have no idea why this place isn't rated 5 stars. read more

We made a reservation as we had heard good things about this restaurant. We dined on a Thursday night at 7 pm. As much as we were looking forward to going here, I unfortunately have to say that this restaurant did not live up to our expectations. The waitstaff was a bit stiff and unfriendly and we felt like we were being rushed through dinner and out the door. Not only that, but the noise level in the restaurant was absolutely horrendous. It sounded more like a loud cafeteria than a fine dining restaurant. The food was okay. Nothing to rant or rave about. We ordered an appetizer of bruschetta, my husband had chicken, and I had veal with a side salad. The side salad was good but my veal was rubbery. I ended up pushing the veal aside and just eating my potatoes and veggies. The chicken was your run of the mill chicken plate, nothing special about it. Dessert was good as we ordered the cannoli cake and I have to say, that was pretty impressive. For the amount of money we spent in an attempt to enjoy a nice evening out, this place left a lot to be desired. Especially with the price of everything going up and it becoming more difficult to go out to eat regularly we were disappointed with this one. We will not be back as this place really missed the mark on a fine dining experience. read more

Love the ambiance and service was excellent. Long hots for our appetizer were tasty. Salad was good. My husband loved his minestrone soup. He ordered gnocchi with a basil pesto sauce, he said it was just ok. My shrimp scampi wasn't flavorful at all. I was totally disappointed, even salt and pepper wouldn't help. My husband said his key lime pie was the best he's ever had. I will go again to try something different. read more

I came here for a rehersal dinner party. It was buffet style since there was about 30-40 people. The penne al vodka was definitely the favorite of all guests! It was super delicious. I tried the pork loin which the Italian chef said was the best in South Jersey. It was pretty good. I also had a piece of steak that they cut right at the buffet. It was cooked perfectly. I tried the salmon and it was good but not memorable. The antipasto platter didn't look desireable-just an assortment of Italian meats with peppers and olives. If you're going here, I would recommend trying the penne al vodka. Everyone at my table went up for seconds for that! They had cheesecake, tartufo, and tiramisu for dessert. The cheesecake is Italian style (pastiera, which is made with ricotta cheese) which I LOVED but people who were unfamiliar were so-so about it. It was great, just don't expect the traditional cream cheese cheesecake. The tiramisu was not good. The men's and women's room were both clean and nicely decorated. It's a 1 bathroom per person, not stalls. read more

I had dinner here recently. I am in agreement with the fellow who commented on the décor . The dining room is quite stark and outdated , thus if you are looking for ambience this is not the place. I'm not sure why there are no pictures on the walls, perhaps even a candle on the tables . The flounder was not fresh , although the waitress insisted it was. I would ask any waitress who insists that their restaurant only serves fresh fish to hold their tongue. At best you are insulting your guests. I grew up on the water, I know when fish is old vs just caught. The eggplant was served cold. The sauce was quite good , but cold rollatini ??? Also the kitchen "ran out" of capellini ?? Is this not an Italian restaurant ??. The bread was cold and uninteresting . It feels as though this restaurant is tired , including the chef and staff. I dont believe I'll be returning. A disappointment. read more

Food, service and ambiance were fantastic. We have been to Amici on a date night, with friends and with family and it's been excellent each time. Highly recommend their outdoor patio. read more

My new favorite restaurant. Dinner and service were outstanding again! Great night. Second time here and very pleased.

Ordered from Amici's for my first experience with them since moving to the area. Pretty quick turn around for the late hour I ordered but that was one of the only positives. Calamari smelled less than fresh and appeared to be the frozen rings. The veal parms breading was pasty as if not fully cooked and the chicken with shrimp & crab was tasteless. The spaghetti and the sauce that came with the veal was pretty good. I might go again if I were in a bind as the prices are reasonable, but I'd be sure to stick to the basics like spaghetti or the baked pasta dishes. read more

Everything was fabulous! The server and support staff were kind and personable. The food was great - order the calamari and stuffed long hots! read more

I don't understand the reviews below. If they were working out the kinks, mission accomplished. I appreciate good service and that is what my mother and I received today. Courteous, professional and efficient waiters: courses timed well, table maintained, proper check backs, not intrusive. Food was great - chef came out to the table and offered me Saltimbocca alla Romana, which is not on the menu. Veal was well prepared and seasoned - not overpowering with the sage. I recommend the insalata Bianca to start - light, crisp and refreshing. I'd like to check them out for dinner sometime. read more

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The food and service were very good. My only negative is that when a reservation is made the staff should inform you that you will be eating on a patio and not in the actual restaurant. The portable heaters were suffocating. $45.00 is a lot of money to ask to sit in a tent on a patio in February to eat a piece of sole. We would not have celebrated a birthday there if we were informed that we would be out on the patio. read more

Oh my God! If you want the best italian food in a 50 mile radius....go here! We eat here at least once a week and are always astounded at the quality of the dishes, esp given the reasonable price. They really excel at seafood...my wife had Chilean sea bass the other night and it was the best fish she ever had in her life, fresh, firm and clean tasting. My favorite is the cappellini Amici, which is served with shrimp sauteed to perfection. The owner and staff are great and very professional. read more

They completely ruined Mother's Day for my entire family! We placed an order with DoorDash at 10:56am for 6pm delivery and ended up receiving at 8:15 (more than 2 hours later)!!! Thanks to my DoorDasher who was kind enough to wait 2 hours for my order we were able to actually eat something for dinner, but the food quality was not what we were used to. This restaurant clearly accepted way more than they could handle simply because of their greed to capitalize on the holiday orders. Poor business etiquette and subpar food quality! There are plenty of great Italian restaurants in the area, will certainly will be ordering somewhere else. read more

How is it One person walks around to tell you the specials, he comes back to get your order and when you order veal with crab you were told that they do not have crab meat because it's $60 a pound versus it used to be $12 and now you have to decide something else to eat. What if you change it to the seafood medley, then what???? Also the special was supposed to have sundry tomatoes but had just a few cherry tomatoes. i Will not be returning! read more

I've never dined at Amici as a regular customer. I don't live near Cherry Hill, but was invited to a large surprise party there for a friend (40 invitees, in their upstairs private room). Usually, when the menu is limited (in this case, to 4 entrees, which isn't too shabby), you can expect each entree to come out the same. I asked our waiter if he could request that my salmon be cooked rare. He confirmed, "you really mean RARE?". I answered yes, that I wanted the inside of the salmon to be roughly the equivalent of sashimi, as long as th chef was comfortable with that. (If the fish isn't really fresh, a responsible chef won't cook it truly RARE.) I was AMAZED that the salmon actually came out RARE, and even more amazed that it was fresh and delicious (and there were no adverse digestive after-effets)! The appetizers, salad and dessert courses were also delicious. But my biggest take-away is how the staff actually listened and responded to my special request. You can bet I'll go to Amici again if I am ever in that area! read more

The food was decent, but I did not like their attitude. We made reservations for outdoor dining. We waited forever in a small crowded foyer with unmasked guests. The hostess admitted they double booked. They sat us inside and when we told them that we made reservations for outside dining, they told us they do not guarantee seating. The worse part is we sat in a crowded dining room and not one employee wore a mask. For that reason alone I will not return. read more

We reserved our table a few weeks before last Saturday's dinner. We specifically requested not to sit in the outdoor room that they added. Upon arrival, we were taken to that very same canvas-walled room. Our table was next to the canvas-wall and was very cold. We moved to another table directly under a heater. At the table level, the heat was extremely uncomfortable. I rolled up my slaves and stayed, not wanting to ruin a long awaited night out. We spoke with the front desk and were told that their system showed that our reservations were taken by the owner, and he does not notate guest requests, even though he made no comment while taking our reservation. The Mussel appetizer and bread were very good. Our main courses were both tasteless. We actually felt mis-treated and we will never return to this establishment. We were both so offended that we had this horrible experience. Driving away, the annoyance went from 10 to 9 while our thoughts turned to the fact that we were able to use our gift certificate rather than throwing 100.00 down the garbage disposal...... read more

Very good restaurant in Cherry Hill. Food are well prepared and atmosphere is nice. Crab cake appetizer is so good.

We went here with another couple and everyone was satisfied with their meal but nobody raved about anything in particular. Two of us had the shrimp fra Diablo and one of us the shrimp arrabiatta. The fourth had veal piccata, which I tasted. It was tender but not lemony enough for my taste. My beet salad was good as were the salad accompanying one of the meals and the Caesar salad. We were seated about 15 minutes after our reservation time, but the service was good and the staff friendly once we were seated. read more

Reservation on a Sunday night. Table was next to fireplace with cold air streaming in which made dining very uncomfortable. Restaurant had apparently tried to block the air flow with pieces of cardboard very ineffectively. Food was average. menu was uninteresting and mundane, service was slow, dining room was overcrowded with too many tables. Cost was fair but there are far better Italian Food options locally for the same price point. read more

We had extremely high hopes for trying this new restaurant. The bread was stale. The mashed potatoes looked like they were right out of a box. The beet salad was okay. I paid $22 for pasta bolognese. It's advertised as "homemade." I would have rather eaten a can of spaghettios. The meat sauce was flavorless and dry. Would never ever go back. I overheard the owner yelling at a customer as well. It was the most uncomfortable experience in a restaurant that I have had in a very long time. read more

Tried the special tonight, it was amazing! Service was also great! Highly recommend, we will definitely be returning.

Extremely disappointed in the lack of COVID precautions in this restaurant. I am immune-compromised and on biologic infusion therapy (similar to chemotherapy). I asked our waiter if he could please put on a mask when coming to our table since he was reading the special right above my head, he looked at me like I was crazy and responded with, "Oh, we don't do masks here." I said okay, but I am on very severe medication so if you could please just put on one while at our table that would be greatly appreciated :). " He looked at me and said, "We don't do masks here, but I can stand at the other end of the table." I am aware I cannot make anyone do anything, but if someone is asking nicely due to a medical condition, where is the common courtesy? Not one waiter, busser or hostess was wearing a mask. The food was also VERY sub-par and flavorless. Terribly disappointed. read more

Amazing! Food was delicious, staff was attentive and friendly! Made sure we were taken care of from being too End! Highly recommend!

We made an 8pm reservation and waited an hour to be seated. The food was not worth waiting that long for. They overbook and do not even apologize for it. The hostess kept saying the wait is another 10 minutes and then just kept trying to push eating on the outside patio for a shorter wait. The veal was a little rubbery. The steak special was very good though. Will probably not come back since there are so many excellent Italian restaurants in the area that know how to make a reservation and then KEEP a reservation with better quality food. read more

We discovered Amici at the beginning of COVID and have not looked back! They have been consistently fantastic! We have only used them for take out but we love this place. Even the take out shellfish held beautifully. My son consistently hits the chicken Parm and my husband and I have tried several different menu items. The people are friendly and their curbside pick up is well organized. A must try if you haven't already. read more

I like this place. Nice decor and good food. We had 2 different salads the amici and the one with orange dressing which were fantastic. I also had the squid pasta with lobster and porcini sauce which was just okay. The flavor was good but the lobster was over cooked and the dish is expensive so that didn't make me happy but i it's worth going back read more

The service, food, AND ambiance despite having to compensate for COVID-19's restrictions were all amazing. I would have taken pictures, but we finished our food so quickly I didn't even think about it. Everything from the appetizers down to the coffee after dinner was full of quality and care. Although it doesn't look like much from the outside, Amici restaurant is a beautiful experience that will leave you satisfied and planning to spend your next free evening back here! read more

After a years hiatus we decided to come back. Man oh man have things changed. The food was excellent as I remember. But this time... the wait staff was amazing. From the first glass of water to the desert the staff was attentive. Good job guys. I will definitely come back more often. read more

I had the salmon - large serving that was Ok. The outdoor room was lovely and cooled on a warm summer night. Our group of 4 all agreed that the multiple male servers that serviced our table could use hospitality training as they were unfriendly and lacked basic service skills. read more