Complementary Bread. Oil has some spices in it but not enough and they didn't let the spices soak into the oil to flavor it. Mostly tastes like plain olive oil. Roasted Garlic Bruschetta 8/10. Bread is almost always over toasted and as hard as a rock. Garlic was seasoned well before being roasted. The first time I tried this, I tried all of the tapenades and cheeses. This time I only ate 2 of them. The cream cheese based dip is my absolute favorite- I could eat it with a spoon. The olive tapenade is good if you like kalamata olives- I don't that much. Normal bruschetta is seasoned a bit with oil and herbs which is always really good. I don't remember how the others taste at the moment but I'm sure I'll be going back again for more! Tortellini con Panna 8/10. I got the cheese ones. Cooked perfectly. The cream sauce was a tad bland yet somehow had a lot of pepper in it that you couldn't really taste. More cheese probably could have made this cream sauce a little more flavorful. The prosciutto added a good bacon-y flavor in some bites too. I think the peas were a little firm, but I can't be certain because I mostly avoided them. Leftovers heat up okay.. The sauce kinda separates a little bit though Shrimp & Andouille (one of their daily specials) 9/10. Kyles rating/description. The sausage had a good amount of spice to it and the pasta/sauce was very creamy! Crème brûlée 10/10. Just your typical crème brûlée. Great consistency and flavor! Peanut butter mousse cake 5/10. Kyles rating/description. The whipped part made the peanut butter flavor a little weird. It wasn't super peanut butter-y. read more

Amici Ristorante - Shrimp & Andouille Special - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Kristen Marie was lovely and very helpful! Try the ravioli, bolognese, halibut and haddock! The desserts are superb! Reservations are necessary. Excellent service and amazing food. See images! read more

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Great food, great service and ambiance. I usually get the grouper piccata and I must say the vegetables that come with it are outstanding. Lately, I have been getting the chicken Frances that melts in your mouth. We also like what was listed on the winter menu as a spritz. Whenever we go, tell the server the ingredients and they will make it special for you. read more

After a Saturday matinee at a nearby theater, we decided on Amici for dinner. With no reservation - big mistake! One tiny two-top was the only available table, which was fine with us. We both started off with the Bourbon and Blood cocktail. I would describe it as kind of an elevated Manhattan. Delicious! I had looked up their menu online and thought I knew what I was going to order, but then I saw the specials menu. There was no way I could resist the Straw and Hay. Made with spinach and white linguine ("straw" and "hay", get it?), peas, mushrooms, with bits of spinach and tomatoes, and 6 plump, perfectly cooked shrimp. All tossed together in a light, creamy blush sauce. Wow, wow, wow. So good. And half came home with me. My friend ordered the lobster ravioli from the specials menu and was impressed with the size of the lobster chunks inside those tasty little pasta pillows. She inhaled every bit. For "dessert', companion opted for a glass of Cabernet. That sounded like a good idea to me as well. It was indeed the perfect topper for a perfect meal. I have to comment on the maitre d': personable and professional, just really good at his job. Bravo! read more

Amici Ristorante - Straw and Hay - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Always crowded, terrible parking situation, you have reservations for a time but it always takes 45 minutes to get a table , forcing you to stand at the tiny bar area with an expensive drink. This is a ever recurring thing when going to this restaurant. Next time i will do a different Italian restaurant, not like food here is way better than other restaurants, yeah good, but not worth the hassles at this place, for me anyway. If coming bring sneakers and maybe mace for long walk to car. read more

Most amazing deep fried ravioli I've ever had! They put something spicy in them which I've never had before. (Don't get it you don't like spice) I ordered their meatball bomber- which was not good. Barely any sauce, stale bread, mediocre meatballs. My boyfriend had the pork sandwich dish-just okay. Wouldn't get again he said. Also not super impressed that they raised their prices by $2 an item, literally overnight at the Italian fest. Most things were $8 on Friday- then went up to $10 an item after they saw people would pay it. Kinda shitty of them to do that. In conclusion- I'd go back for the fried ravioli- or get them to go for a party as an appetizer, but their greed and crummy meatballs and sauce don't have me running back anytime soon. read more

We ordered takeout, food was delicious as always! Everything was ready on time and the staff was very friendly.

It's been far too long that I have not had a meal here. I came for dinner before going to the movies a short walk from here. I had another delicious meal here. I started off with a glass of chilled french rose that was very good. I ordered the soup of the day a butternut chicken florentine concoction of chicken soup and butternut squash soup with spinach it was ok. Smooth and filling not overly spiced. I had a second wine to go with my entree a sauvignon blanc from Now Zealand that was also very chilled smooth crisp white with wine that complemented my main entree. Grouper lightly breaded angel hair pasta and root vegetables and green beans in a lemon caper wine sauce was excellent smooth velvety lemony sauce around a firm white fish that was sublime. Best grouper dish I have had since I left Florida. The wine paired nicely with this dish. Service was very good just the right amount of assistance. I wasn't going to get dessert but I remember they're good so I had a delicious chewy chocolate hazelnut gelato with a double espresso to cap a great meal. read more

Amici Ristorante - Grouper lightly breaded angel hair pasta and root vegetables and green beans in a lemon caper wine sauce. - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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We had a beautiful funeral brunch to celebrate my mother's life there today. They did a wonderful job. The food was served buffet style and everything was warm and delicious. The chicken was moist the roast beef was amazing. The wait staff was kind and attentive. The atmosphere was very comfortable for a group of 50. I live out of town and have not been to Amicis before. I would highly recommend them. I look forward to another meal the next time I'm in the area. Thank you Ace! read more

Absolutely delicious meal from start to finish! Started out with the calamari which was excellent, seasoned and fried perfectly. I chose the special Lobster Ravioli which was outstanding, I was actually sad when I finished and wanted more! The sauce was delicious and full of flavor. Finally, finished with the Lemon Mascarpone cake and OMG was it good. It was so light and fluffy, I loved it. My first time there and would love to go back! read more

Amici Ristorante - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

We visited this restaurant because we were craving Italian food and a friend had recommended this restaurant to us previously We got sat in the outdoor area which was enclosed with heater. The host and our server were very friendly For appetizer we ordered calamari and it didn't have apt of breading on it just the right amount which made it taste great I ordered chicken Marsala , the portion was generous and the price was fair. It came with risotto with was very smooth and cooked well. My friends ordered lasagna and Al amici. I really liked the zesty flavors in Al amici and if I come back I would order this dish. Overall a good experience and would return read more

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I would call myself a vodka pasta connoisseur, and truly this was the best, most magical penne alla vodka experience I have ever had. It pains me greatly that I don't live here anymore and must go home tomorrow without the opportunity of eating this again. Outstanding service as well! read more

Amici Ristorante - Vodka Pasta - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

my favorite Italian food in the area. Very nice outdoor seating, and it seems like they redid the inside since I had last been. Staff is always nice. The eggplant parm is always good, and the drinks are right. In terms of Gluten Free they are very accommodating and have wayy more options than any comparable place. read more

This wasn't my first time here and it's better than I remembered. We were celebrating our 20th anniversary and thIs was an excellent choice for our dinner. My husband is gluten and dairy free and there were so many items to choose from that fit his dietary restrictions. Everything was delicious - I also had a glass of Pinot Noir and we finished with a flourless chocolate cake. We enjoyed ourselves so much we plan to have New Years and our birthday dinners here! Our wait person was just attentive enough. Very pleasant and accommodating. read more

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Excellent food. Great service. Prices are just a bit high for the ambiance of this place. read more

We went to Amici on a Friday night with a party of 12 and were able to get last minute reservations which was amazing because it was packed inside and out. The service was great, the wait staff is genuine and helpful, and the food is seriously better than Sinatra's which has been our go to for years. read more

Just want to say if you want amazing food, service and ambiance get yourself to Amici's. My personal favorite is veal Marsala, my husbands is bolognese but any dish we have ever had there is amazing. The wait staff is second to none. Last night we had Brittany and were very pleased! The owner is wonderful always kind and pleasant to everyone! read more

Accommodated our large group. Great servers! However I think a little over priced for the amount of food you get. read more

Amici Ristorante - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Props to fellow Yelp Elite, Sireesha for recommending this place! The place is wonderful with delightful food and a nice atmosphere for a lovely non-rushed dinner with reasonable prices. I started my meal with a double espresso at the bar. It was nice that they had an espresso machine and the espresso shot was smooth. For the meal, we started with the bruschetta which was a huge assortment of 5-7 different spreads and roasted garlic along with toasted and baked bread. There were lots of flavors and options which made it a nice start to the meal. For the main entree, I had the stuffed eggplant which was served with a side salad. The stuffed eggplant was very well made, the sweet sauce could have used a little more of a kick (I added some spice to it when reheating), but otherwise provided for a nice meal. For dessert, we shared the Cannoli - the pastry was delicious! Highly recommend capping the meal off with a Cannoli. I highly recommend this place - it's really an institution which has been around for 25+ years and glad to see them continuing to do well. read more

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Recently had dinner at Amici's and were very pleased! The service was excellent with a well trained staff. The waitress was friendly, we had several other staff come by cleaning up plates and delivering food! What great teamwork!!! I started with the French onion soup and have to say it was some of the best I've had! Great flavors and piping hot!! I ordered the Arrabbiata with chicken which was excellent. It had a little heat to it but was not overwhelming and the penne was cooked perfectly! My wife ordered the linguine and white clam sauce and she loved it (almost as good as her recipe)! read more

Amici Ristorante - Arrabbiata with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Delicious! Every dish was spectacular and service was great. First time here, but definitely not last. I loved the bolognese, you could really taste the fresh nutmeg in it. read more

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Thanks to Alex, for keeping me company in checking out this place on a weekday evening. We went for a good 3-course meal and the appetizer, 'roasted garlic bruschetta', definitely stole the show for me. It came with 5 different spreads, each with a unique flavor, ranging from Olive tapenade to flavored cream cheese. They also provided tomatoes to be added to the bruschetta. I was expecting a pre-made bruschetta sampler so this was a pleasant surprise where I could mix them up and try them out. The main course came with a salad which was a huge portion unto itself so by the time my eggplant parmesan arrived, I was already pretty full. The salad has various options for dressing but I went with 'Parmesan peppercorn' which was delicious. The eggplant parmesan was pretty decent, although a little sweeter than I thought probably due to the tomatoes. Since I really wanted to try their Cannoli that I had heard so much about, I ate part of my eggplant parm and saved the rest to eat the next day. Also I'm used to more flavor in my food, so I spiced it up at home before finishing it off. The final course of dessert was a plate of Cannolis that I shared. They were yummy but as I prefer mildly sweet desserts, they were a little too sweet for me. The wait staff never rushed us although we were there for about 2 hours. They waited until we were done with each course before they brought out the next one. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and a great company to check off another restaurant on my collection with. read more

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Consistent, and high quality food. Good sauce. Nice staff. We get take out a lot. But when we go, it is always good.

Just had a great meal at Amici's, the Veal Milanese was delicious, everyone enjoyed their meals. Our server Emily was super helpful with food suggestions as well as wine selection. We have a lot of Italian restaurants here and this is one of the best. Will return soon. read more

A lovely warm evening to sit out on the patio. The view is the line at Dairy Queen across the street and many cars driving by. Ambience would improve with the large blinds being closed. Braciole on the menu that you rarely see, delicious clams, I had the grouper it was over cooked and no green lettuce in my Caesar salad, guests enjoyed their pasta dishes. We arrived at six and dinner wasn't served until after seven. A forgettable evening at Amici's read more

My favorite is the Sicilian clams but everything that I have ordered from here is delicious! Great service, amazing atmosphere, yummy drinks and food read more

We've been doing curb side every week once a week during COVID and this week didn't disappoint. Had never eaten here and the food was amazing. The portions were huge had enough to save for lunch. I'll definitely be returning when this is over. read more

Amici Ristorante - Stuffed chicken - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Normally we have great food and service, this was not the case Saturday night. Called for a pickup order with over an hour and half before i would be there; Food wasn't ready and didn't realized I didn't get my French onion soups untill I was home. Couldn't get through on the phone so had to drive back and and wait to got our Soups.. when looking at the veal parmaiga one looked fine other looks burned neglected.. not there best night for a roughly $150 order not including tip I left I expected better. Will be thinking again before our next order here if we do one. read more

Amici Ristorante - Close up of burned parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Huge portions, good food but not anything to write home about. Very cute, cozy spot. Bar area is small so do expect to likely sit at a table. Awesome neighborhood joint! read more

Come here for the meatballs wonderful Italian authentic food in a nice atmosphere cozy and homey services is always excellent. It is not a chain so you know that you are eating local and supporting local business. The sauce is delicious is not acidic slightly sweet taste, which is my favorite I would simply go there just for the meatballs. read more

I hadn't been to Amici in awhile and I had forgotten just how good it was! We started with the clams casino, which was hot and very flavorful. They also bring out fresh bread with butter and oil. Their wine list was nice, too. I had the Tortellini Con Panna which was cheese tortellini in a cream sauce with peas, prosciutto and mushrooms. It was delicious and came in a huge serving. I took most of it home and will have two meals out of the leftovers. My dinner date got the meat ravioli and had plenty of leftovers, as well. Our server, Melissa, was very nice and checked on us regularly throughout the night. She even brought us our dessert (a yummy creme brûlée) with a candle in it and "Happy Birthday!" written in jelly. The prices are very reasonable for authentic Italian cuisine and quality ingredients. About $22 for most dishes, and, like I said, the portions are large. I would highly recommend to anyone! It could be a great date night place or it works just as well for a family dinner or drinks & apps with friends. 5 stars! read more

Amici Ristorante - Tortellini con Panna - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Best Italian food I've had in a looooong time!! Restaurant is clean and has great ambience and the service was excellent!

We have been to Amici's about a half dozen times and it never disappoints. Very pleasant inside, not loud not overdone just warm, inviting and comfortable. Drinks are fast and delicious and fresh bread on the table is a very welcome touch. Last night we had the peppers and pasta with meatballs. Their meatballs are about the best I've had. Moist and succulent and their sauce is perfectly balanced. We had desserts last night too, crème brûlée and chocolate torte--both were outstanding! Lastly I must comment on the service. From the person that showed us to our table, to the person that brought the water and bread just nice, welcoming and hospitable. Then our waitress, Kristen. Total treat! Friendly, funny and super attentive we could not have enjoyed her service more. She truly embodies everything you could ask for in a server. We wished we could have invited her to join us she was so sweet. Overall, one of our favorite places to go. Love it! read more

Went there for the first time yesterday. The food was magnificent, service was excellent and desert was exceptional. I had the Chicken Franchise and it was as cooked to perfection. My wife had the Chicken Margarita and loved it as did the food the rest of our party had. read more

This is from December, 2021. Had dinner at a friends, and the dinner was catered by Amici's. Generally, I'm not fond of Italian restaurants b/c the sauce and other ingredients are so very different from my northern Italin heritage. BUT, the food was outstanding! I don't know anything about the pricing, the atmosphere or the service which a typical review would include, but once i return to in-restaurant dining, this place is tops on my list! read more

Yummy and excellent service!!!! But a bit on the pricey side, so this is an occasional treat.

I am a semi-regular customer of Amici Ristorante. The food and service are always outstanding. Tonight, I just needed to get some take-out because I'm doing some extra work from home and didn't have time to dine in. So I arrived a little after opening and figured I'd place my order at the bar and wait for it. Jason, the bartender/bar manager, took my order, and so I also ordered a glass of Montepulciano while I waited. Knowing it might take a few minutes for the kitchen to make my order, Jason offered me bread and olive oil to go with my wine while I waited. I realize this sounds like a very easy, inexpensive thing for him to do, but this kind of old world thoughtfulness is Exactly what the world needs today. Anyway, not only was the (1st & 2nd glass of) wine outstanding, but the class and considerations of Jason and Amici were greatly appreciated. read more

We have been to Amici's about a half dozen times and it never disappoints. Very pleasant inside, not loud not overdone just warm, inviting and comfortable. Drinks are fast and delicious and fresh bread on the table is a very welcome touch. Last night we had the peppers and pasta with meatballs. Their meatballs are about the best I've had. Moist and succulent and their sauce is perfectly balanced. We had desserts last night too, crème brûlée and chocolate torte--both were outstanding! Lastly I must comment on the service. From the person that showed us to our table, to the person that brought the water and bread just nice, welcoming and hospitable. Then our waitress, Kristen. Total treat! Friendly, funny and super attentive we could not have enjoyed her service more. She truly embodies everything you could ask for in a server. We wished we could have invited her to join us she was so sweet. Overall, one of our favorite places to go. Love it! read more

Haven't been in a little bit, so I'll base this off previous experience - You walk in and are always treated friendly by the staff - Solid menu with the traditional Italian options as well as soon unique additions to the menu. Dinners, apps, and desserts are always great and it feels fancier than you pay for... read more

Everything thing was Amazing. Very, very well trained, polite and courteous staff, top notch. The food was delicious well prepared and very nicely presented. Very clean, beautiful atmosphere in there. I highly recommend this great restaurant. read more