Highly recommend Amici! The staff is wonderful and so attentive. The food is excellent, too. I generally avoid Italian (as, being half Italian, I can make some great dishes at home) because it often disappoints - especially in tourist areas - but Amici's food is genuinely on point. The pasta is fresh and al dente so I fully recommend ordering a plate, along with any other apps or entrees that tickle your fancy. The space is cozy but efficiently set up, and you also have the option to sit outside (though I like sitting inside). It's definitely friendly for solo diners (there were several tables of 1 on the quiet Tuesday I visited, actually) so don't be shy if you're dining alone. :) read more

We picked this place in part based on other Yelp! reviews, and of course it was in Little Italy. I made a reservation for 6:30 pm via OpenTable. Confirmed the reservation. We get there about 6:20 pm and are greeted by a guy out front with a Russian accent, smoking a cigarette, who bids us welcome and asked if we're there for the "group" for which I initially responded yes, because I thought he had asked about a reservation. My bad. After clarifying, we are gestured to enter, but at the same time the guy's countenance turns more bleak as he realizes something is wrong. The "group" is huge. 3 x tables of 12 each for about 36 people. And they didn't realize that they had other reservations so they didn't have a table for us. They effectively chased out two woman finishing some wine and I felt bad (Ladies, if you happen to read this, I'm sorry). So we were seated. It was loud. The large group had been seated but they were still getting drinks to them. We were given tap water. About *twenty* minutes later, a waiter had the foresight to bring us some bread. Nothing at all special, likely from Whole Foods or something. No menus. No beverages. No wine list. It is clear that the small bar, and small kitchen have NO way to cope with the fact that somehow they have to deliver meals to 36 people simultaneously, plus the remainder of us guests in the "gutters." Seeing the train slowly starting to wreck, and wanting to salvage our evening, we got up. And left. F that noise. read more

The first thing you notice on the way into Amici is how refreshing little Italy is compared to Chinatown. Chinatown is loud, dirty, stinks, and is full of scam artists and criminals. It's zero fun to be there. In little Italy they have the streets closed to traffic and people are strolling the streets and the smalls are amazing. Amici doesn't look fancy or nice. The sign is just white with bold red letters. The tables are sticky and small. The dining are is tiny. But the service and food are good and the prices are ok. We started with the meat balls. Very good for an all beef meatball. They should go with a 3 meat version. It's clearly superior. I had the veal parm. It's as good as it gets. The red sauce is a bit too sour on the side of pasta, but the pasta was cooked well. Wife and daughter both had the pasta fettuccine. My daughter had red sauce, my wife had garlic butter and white wine. The seafood was really plentiful and my wife's pasta was a master class in texture and saucery. Tiramisu was delicious. read more

Everything is fresh and delicious. There was three of us and we ordered one chicken Alfredo with one small pizza and it was enough for us all. read more

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Chose to stop here out of all the Italian places in Little Italy due to the kindness of the employee working the front steps. And man, am I glad we did. This pasta was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, and the vodka sauce was divine. Came fairly quickly given that we ordered several dishes at dinnertime. Genuinely ruined my store-bought vodka sauce for me. read more

Amici Ristorante - Vodka rigatoni - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

10/10. everything about this place was a 10. we got alfredo sauce to dip our bread in and it was DELICIOUS!! i ordered the penne alla vodka pasta and it left me speechless. the staff was so friendly and welcoming. the restaurant is quite and would be so perfect for a date night! highly recommend this restaurant read more

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Charsu and I came here for lunch. The prices were on par with other places for lunch. The prices were fair but, it didn't really seem like a lunch discount. I got a Shrimp Fra Diavolo for $20. My friend got a plain spaghetti with marinara for $11. The restaurant had a cozy feel to it. They were streaming a live tennis game when we arrived. The restaurant had good AC. We were served cold bread while waiting for our entrees. I didn't mind the bread being a bit colder than room temperature. However, my friend said it was disappointing that it wasn't warm. The food was tasty. The pasta was al dente. The sauce tasted fresh and was very flavorful. I also got tons of cheese and fresh cracked pepper. They do charge an automatic 20% regardless of the size of the party. The service was okay. They had a lot of people on staff but they were looking at the construction going on. I wouldn't say it's the best Italian place but, I found it to be decent quality for the price. read more

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I've been here maybe 10 times over the last 20 years. It used to be called Amici II. A lot of restaurants sustain excellence for only a brief time, and as personnel changes, so does the quality. I can tell you that this place stands the test of time. This evening, I had an AWESOME red sangria with one of the finest Spaghetti Bolonese that I've ever had. I tried a slice of pepperoni pizza that my friends ordered. It was nice and soft, very good. If there is one thing I would improve, it's the bread. Every table gets a basket and oil and vinegar is already present. The bread isn't bad... but it's served room temperature. The butter, if you ask for some, it's served right out of the refrigerator. I expect better bread--even though it's free--from a restaurant of this caliber. Still though, I won't remove a single star. The service made up for it. Very nice folks working here. read more

I had the absolute pleasure of dining at this great Italian spot in Little Italy and can confidently say- I would recommend it.. great service and amazing food read more

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Food was average. Didn't taste any Marsala in the Chicken and the sausage was not that flavorful.

Mushroom Risoto was creamy, buttery and delicious, it was the favorite. The spicy shrimp Diablo was good, not spicy enough. The pesto gnocchi was amazing. The Pollo picatta, chicken was dry, but sauce was lemony. We had the calamari as an appetizer and it was tender and crispy. Balsamic for the bread was on point read more

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I've found it - the best aglio e olio in town! It's such a simple dish that leaves no room to hide. The smallest shortcoming (raw garlic, undercooked pasta, overseasoning, etc.) can be disastrous. Fortunately, Amici's rendition is absolutely perfect. It is very garlic heavy but the garlic is cooked down perfectly resulting in an extremely flavorful, almost sweet, umami taste. The pasta was also cooked to perfection - al dente but still slurpable, just how I like it. They were generous with the portion, as well as with the complimentary sides of bread and freshly grated cheese. As close to what you can find in Europe as you can get! Considering this place on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, it does cater heavily to tourists but don't let that deter you. I actually think it's an underrated spot - it doesn't have the flashiest sign or trendiest menu but it's just damn good food at a relatively reasonable price. The service was excellent as well - the employees will say ciao bella here and treat you so well! read more

Amici Ristorante - Spaghetti Aglio et Olio - SOOOO GOOD - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

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Ok by far one of the best Italian restaurants in Little Italy! The Penne Alla Vodka was one of the BEST dishes I've had in a loooooong time & the Tri Colore Insalata was also a refreshing and delicious! The salad was a huge portion size and I could barely finish it. The balsamic dressing was a nice addition to the salad and gave it a classic Italian flavor. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather & their patio was pleasant. The staff was a little slower since it was busy and lunch time, but overall it wasn't too much of a hassle! Just took a moment to get our check after we were done eating. Would recommend this place for food in Little Italy! read more

Amici Ristorante - Tri Colore Insalata & Penne alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

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Amici Ristorante is such a charming, romantic spot in Little Italy! I loved the ambiance of the outdoor patio and it'd be a perfect date night spot. There's so many options in Little Italy to choose from, but I think we made the right choice. Our server was very friendly and they gave generous portions. read more

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Food is amazing with good authentic variety. Place is clean and friendly staff. We came in around 2:30 and was no waiting. Had a good authentic Italian vibe. read more

Amici Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

I came during the feast of San gennaro. I understand volume is high and may not reflect normal service. It took a long time to get food and server attention. But the place was busy. Great options. Lobster ravioli was just okay. Servers were very kind and apologetic for delays. Staff overall welcoming. Smaller restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I'll come back again. read more

Amici Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

With so many options just stopped here because I was tired of walking around. This place looked so cute! The man at the door said 5 min.... It in reality waited about 15/20 in the freeeeezing cold. The menu looked OK, (and it was) Once we got seated we were all grumpy but quickly ordered drinks. The waiter took long to take our food order We ordered Calamari, cheese ravioli, Arancini and fettuccine Alfredo. The food took forever to come out and we were exhausted, my daughter was literally falling asleep at the table. Luckily they bring out bread, and the olive oil on the table was delish! The food was good, the arancini was a little too doughy for my liking but it was decent. The fettuccine pasta seemed a little undercooked but the sauce itself was really good. The ravioli was good! And the calamari was good not too fishy and taste crunchy and well done! Would probably not go back here just because there are so many other options around. read more

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The Food was Excellent this is our new spot when visiting. The Ambience was so dime and romantic. Service was A+++ you have the try the place when visiting Little Italy - read more

Came back to celebrate a birthday! Great food and location. Everything on the menu is delicious read more

Amici Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

We had had an early dinner, drinks nearby at a cocktail bar, and was walking through little Italy looking for a place to get an Aperol Spritz. Low and behold at 9:00pm we come across this restaurant selling it for $10 (happy hour) until midnight? on a Thursday night. Friendly person at entrance, great waitress and staff kept us fed with free bread, olive oil, balsamic. Got a spaghetti bolognese because I wanted lunch for the next day and accidentally demolished it. Lovely place for a place that gives good pours, sit around casually with friends. read more

Great end to a long day! Immediately greeted even thought they would be closing soon. The waiter was "no worries." A generous helping of bread I had to control myself so save room for the main course which was delicious! Fresh lemony tang but I enjoyed the calamari too much so we had to take the cannoli to go! So friend and the chianti was perfect! The romantic atmosphere with just enough lighting to make it a special night. Delicious! read more

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This place is right in the heart of little Italy. The staff were super friendly and kept checking in us every few minutes to make sure we didn't need anything. They have a very intimate family like atmosphere in there resturant. I got the penne vodka and added the Italian sausage. It was pretty good. It was a decent price paid under $200 for an appetizer, 3 main courses, and 2 desserts. The only thing I did not love was that the restaurant adds an automatic 20% gratuity fee. Overall serves was great and food was good. read more

Excellent service right in the heart of Little Italy Manhattan. Staff is friendly and attentive. The food is satisfying and filling. No complaints. It's definitely worth visiting again. read more

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Tuesday during San Gennaro. Not being crowded at 7 PM (they filled by 9) meant attentive service and lots of elbow room for the six in my party. Food was very tasty and seemed authentic in taste and presentation. Bread was complimentary; too bad they don't offer garlic bread. Orders didn't seem that big, but, atypically, we were too full except for some espresso at the end. read more

While visiting NYC we went to Little Italy for dinner. We were very pleased! The place was small and quiet and the staff were very friendly. To start, the bread was very good and we had the calamari for an appetizer. The portion was huge! The dinners all were authentic Italian and served hot with big portions - no room for dessert. And the prices were very reasonable which is a big plus in this current economy. Service was also fantastic so it checked all the boxes. We will definitely come here for dinner again when we visit the city. read more

The rigatoni bolognese IS AMAZING!!! Not to mention the service was attentive and the ambience was fabulous! Eating at Amici Ristorante was the cherry on top of our visit to Little Italy! Loved it! read more

Amici Ristorante - Rigatoni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

Stopped by here a couple weeks ago after spending an afternoon in NYC. The parking was a little tough...but manageable. Heard about Amici's so we decided to stop in. Glad we did. The place was nice and comfortable with an inviting atmosphere. Service was warm and friendly. And we lucked out and were seated very quickly without any reservations. We got the cold antipasto with an assortment of cold-cuts and vegetables. Also got some roasted peppers with cheese. Plenty for 2. Fresh and tasty. We got a bottle of Merlot for the meal and of course it was fine. Prices vary...but not too bad. We started our meal off with a couple salads. A caesar salad and a tri-color salad. Both plentiful and tasty. For the main course My Girl ordered Gnocci with Pesto and I got Vitello Sorrentino(Veal). Both dishes were very good. We enjoyed our meals very much. Good service...fair price. We both skipped dessert and had a couple espressos and called it a Night. We will be back soon. When on Mulberry St. NYC you should try and check this place out. Nice joint..... read more

Stopped on Mulberry St to grab some dinner. I was skeptical at first as this was on the main strip and as you know, restaurants on the strip can be touristy. There was no wait so I took a stab at it. My favorite dish was the olive oil and garlic spaghetti. Not sure if the pasta was fresh but it was cooked to perfection. This definitely made my night as I was craving plain pasta. Will definitely try again! read more

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Service and staff are truly excellent. The Menu has good but fairly standard items. The food was good, but you should not expect highly seasoned food here or unique recipes. Amici is a safe bet but not somewhere which is an epicurean adventure. read more

absolutely amazing the best meal i've had so far in nyc, highly recommend vodka pasta. Service was amazing and it was very peaceful read more

Amici Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

Ok, so I know I usually leave glowing reviews for most restaurants, but I seriously don't know where to start with this one... the hype man out front reeled us in, the waiter was charming, and served me the best Italian margarita ever! We moved through mouth watering burrata on a bed of arugula and the perfect amount of balsamic vinegar. Then we ordered linguini pescatore in white wine garlic sauce, gnocchi pesto, and spaghetti carbonara. This was quite honestly the best Italian dinner ever! And when I tell you every bite of the carbonara I little closed my eyes to enjoy it to the fullest, it is not a lie... please come visit, we will be back! read more

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Excellent service. Jose was knowledgeable and very thorough. Kind waitstaff. Dipping bread was soft and flavorful. Burrata was flavorful. Chicken Parmigiana and Vodka Penne was phenomenal!!! Zucchini was very good as an appetizer. Seated on the sidewalk with an excellent view of Little Italy. If there were 10 stars I would give it to them. Enjoy!!! read more

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Seriously such a good experience my friends haven't stopped talking about it. I came here once many years ago and decided to come back for a girls day. Made a reservation over the phone for 5 people. We got there a little early but they seated us immediately (they had the table ready). Service was super fast. The fresh bread was delicious. The arancini were super yummy. Crispy but moist inside. We ordered 3 entrees to share and it was the perfect amount of food since we couldn't take leftovers. The chicken francaise was the best I've ever had. Super lemony in a good way. The penne vodka was fantastic, plain and simple. The gnocchi pesto was also super yummy and creamy. I'm not a big gnocchi fan but I loved this. Anytime we needed something, the servers helped immediately and didn't rush us even if they got busy. The location is a bit small and the bathroom is tiny but totally worth it. At the end of the day, we got stuck on a train for over an hour because of signal delays and what kept us going was thinking how good this meal was. read more

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Had a lovely meal here while in Little Italy. Servers were friendly and fast. The owner came by and had a nice convo with me. The food was delicious, fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend the Spiedini which is hard to find. It melts in your mouth with the perfect balance of flavors. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean, well lit and nice. read more

For me who's vegan I went after their pasta which I'll say was so delicious. The other food choices, me and someone got was toasted bread with tomatoes with garnish on top. The service was fast pace. I say this place was a wonderful night out. It was just a little cold that night. read more

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I can ONLY early a cup of food- because of a bariatric surgery ... YES MY CHOICE. Before my husband & I stepped in the restaurant... I specifically asked the host IF THEY COULD DO A 1/2 order... the response was let me ask... he came back & said YES!!! I ordered chicken fettuccine Alfredo 1/2 order $26 REGULAR PRICE... my husband ordered lobster ravioli FULL ORDER - in the bill they took off $2 from my chicken fettuccine order... HAD I KNOWN - I would have ordered the FULL MEAL & had a midnight sack & BREAKFAST !!! RIP OFF - shame on me for NOT ASKING THE PRICE DIFFERENCE !! read more

Came on a Wednesday night for a girls dinner and was very impressed! Thank goodness it wasn't too hot of a day so we could enjoy the cute outdoor ambiance this restaurant has to offer!! I ordered the spaghetti alla carbonara as the waiter recommended and it IMPRESSED! First off the portions here are more than generous i love having leftovers! The spaghetti was perfectly cooked and mixed with the sauce which paired so well with the small pork bites. A very saucy yet light dish that leaves you feeling full and happy the service was amazing our server was personable and very attentive with water refills and getting us more starter bread 10/10 recommend and would return! read more

Amici Ristorante - Spaghetti alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

Came here with a friend and we had a lovely time! We sat on the patio and ordered a chicken picatta (pictured) and a veal picatta, which were both so delicious. The staff are very nice and the prices and portions are reasonable. Will definitely be back! read more

Amici Ristorante - Pollo Piccata - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York

We live nearby and I saw the reviews here were decent. Came here for my anniversary thinking it'll be great based on the food. I normally don't like coming to little Italy cause most of the food here isn't that good and mainly for tourist. The service was slow to take our order. It's not that busy inside maybe 3-4 tables and mainly the outdoor dining area is 2/3 full. I don't understand why the service was slow and not attentive. First of all the muscles was a huge disappointment. Half weren't that fresh don't even get me started on the "white wine garlic sauce". It was basically boiled hot water with muscle flavors and salt. I make this at home myself by boiling the muscles and keeping the water flavor from it. The best part of the meal was the sauce for the meat ball appetizer. The meatballs didn't have too much seasoning in it and it was made rough. There are the types of meatball where the meat is made together well and it's smooth. But these meatballs were rough. The tri color salad didn't have enough dressing. The lettuce they use is a good blend except for the more bitter lettuce that leaves an after taste in your mouth. I had to pour in more vinegar and oil the ones on the table used for the bread for me to finish the salad and cover up the bitter part. There wasn't a good balance to that salad. The clam linguine in white sauce was another replica of the muscle sauce. Watery and tasteless with a hint of clams. The clams were at least better than the muscles. But some were pretty sandy. The linguine was cooked well at least al dente. My spaghetti and meat balls tasted like something I get out of the can. The meatballs red sauce has a tiny tart to it. But the spaghetti and meatballs not so much. Just very plain and basic. A lot of places in the city are doing this on the bill. The tip is already added and it's at 20%. If you don't pay attention you might accidentally double tip. Such a disappointment for food and service here. Tried it once. Not coming back here again. read more

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I came here for dinner last minute (I was supposed to go elsewhere) & I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. Their Chicken Parm & Penne a la Vodka was great. The sauce was perfect, the chicken had a very tasty crust & it was an enjoyable experience overall. The pricing wasn't too bad either. I would definitely come back here for dinner!! read more

Amici Ristorante - Pollo alla Parmigiana & Penne alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - New York City, New York