The food was very good. The salmon was delicious and the bed of veggies it comes with was so flavorful. Other people in my party had different pasta dishes and everyone really enjoyed their meals! They seem to have a variety of differently designed china that I thought was very cute. The service was actually really bad. We went on Mother's Day, the restaurant did not appear packed or super busy. After being seated we waiting about 20-25 minutes for waters/drinks, and our waiter never came over to us. I had to ask another staff member to have our waiter to come take our order. Besides the service the food was good. I will definitely be giving Amici's another chance or two! read more

Amici's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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I had lunch with a group of friends mid week. We were well attended to by our server. We were satisfied with our lunch selections and desserts. All were served hot and tasty. It was a slow day with only two occupied tables. Lunch portions are a bit smaller than the dinner portion but perfect size for me with no leftovers! read more

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Timing truly is everything. We walked in on a Saturday night without a reservation. The restaurant was busy, but not full. We sat in the bar area at a high-top. We had an amazing experience. That sums it up. However to add a bit more embellishment... The food was fantastic. An authenticity that is rarely found outside of Italian immigrant communities on the east coast. The atmosphere was inviting and sophisticated. Best of all, the service was top shelf. Just great! I read through some of the older reviews and it seems like the most often cited "concern" is the service. I couldn't disagree more. From the moment we were seated, we had constant attention and a sense of conviviality. Again, I guess timing is everything. The pasta is all made in house. Which tells you right away you want to visit Amici's. Yes, as already mentioned - the food is very good. However, the evening meal was made that much better thanks to the friendly inviting service. Truly, I can't say enough good things about the service and the attention to customer focused detail. A great all around place. Thank you. read more

Came here on a weekday to celebrate and enjoyed our experience overall. The bread was hot and crispy on the outside, drinks well made, and food was fresh and delicious. Fried calamari was some of the best we had. The pork chops were good but the potatoes were excessively salted, seemed possibly accidental they were so salty. Everything else, delicious. Had molten lava cake for desert, what a treat! Looking forward to returning in the future. Staff was attentive, it was a quiet night but enjoyed our time. Also, holiday decorations were beautiful! read more

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My favorite date night spot! This is easily one of my boyfriend's and my go-to places. The food is incredible, and I always order their penne alla vodka with chicken--it never disappoints. Everything is homemade, and the authenticity of their Italian cuisine shines through in every bite! read more

Amici's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

I've been coming here for years with my family, but it's been awhile- probably 3-4 years. And much of the things I commented on in my previous review have just continued and gotten worse- namely the service. Just as I said before, you somehow have like 3 waiters and yet no waiters at all. When I tried to give the man I thought was our waiter our appetizer order, he cut me off mid sentence to tell me to order with another guy (the owner). He was brusque and rude and made fun of me for not understanding what was happening with the owner. After ordering, we sat and waited for our food for forever. My elderly father who has to take medication repeatedly tried to get someone, anyone's attention and they steadfastly ignored him. When the owner finally dropped our food my dad tried to engage him in conversation about a mutual friend and when I said my dad was this person's brother he cut me off and said that wasn't his brother he knows his brother- to which I replied I know I was attempting to say brother in law (but he rudely cut me off before I could finish the sentence!). I have absolutely no patience for restaurants who act like they are doing you a favor by letting you dine there. The service was just appalling. Add that to the fact the same dishes they've been serving have had a 30% price markup and somehow taste worse- when I visit home I'll be asking my parents to take me elsewhere. Ps I had the special and the white sauce was thin, runny and had almost no flavor. The sole tastes overwhelmingly like lemon and the bolognese was boring and uninspired. read more

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The service was good, lovely servers, and the food was delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant was romantic and just welcoming overall, I recommend this place for a celebratory dinner, a date night etc; this is definitely a hidden gem in Shelton CT and I will be excited to come back for more! read more

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The service was very good. The marinara sauce was watery and not very good. Rao's is much better. The veal chop parmigiana was tasty despite the sauce. read more

First time boyfriend and I were here. Boyfriend ordered chicken parm, he said it was good not great. I had the Cioppino was okay small clams even smaller mussels the fish was the best , 2 shrimps 2 scallops the calamari was sooo chewy I could not eat it .overall I expected more for the price . We had a gift certificate so didn't mind the $$$$$ Service was fantastic The food on the other hand wasn't up to my expectations Ohhh and everything is à la carte I thought the meal would at least come with the salad WRONG parking is horrible street parking only read more

One of the finest experiences in the area. Service is impeccable and the atmosphere is sublime with carpeting, tasteful decoration, tablecloths, soft music, and no TVs in the dining room. Food-wise, my husband and I have never had a dish here that wasn't wonderful. Sauces are delicate, never gloppy, and all ingredients are obviously of the highest quality and freshness. You don't have to ask for more bread, for fresh-ground pepper or cheese, to have your plates cleared, or your wine glass refilled - the servers cheerfully tend to all your needs. Dessert is not offered until the table has been cleared and swept of crumbs. These people understand service. read more

DO NOT COME HERE! I came here with my family, one day because we were given a gift certificate. First of all the people in there have a bad attitude, Second there could be zero people there and STILL ask if you have a reservation, Third the Waitress we got was wearing a whole bottle of her perfume and would keep Reaching over us and her perfume would got ON THE FOOD! AND Fourth I got a steak cooked well done when I specifically asked for it to be cooked Medium. And the parking is horrible, Also the Price is crazy for a steak $48 dollars! insane. and Finally the place is very boring like no Theme at all! Please take your money somewhere else. read more

First time here, came for a holiday get together. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We had a leisurely dinner and did not feel rushed at all. All of our menu choices were amazing. We had the fettuccine carbonara, penne ala vodka and the special scallop and shrimp ala vodka. I asked for a special dish of rigatoni fra diavolo it was perfect. If you're looking for a more upscale Italian restaurant, then this is the place. read more

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We have been to this restaurant before and had a nice experience, however, last night was a disaster. The service was terrible. With the exception of taking our order, our waiter didn't talk to us. We waited over an hour for our food and it wasn't worth the wait. At one point, I asked the hostess to check on our order and she said she would get the owner. He never came out to talk to us. He was busy putting glasses away. I guess customer satisfaction is not important to him. We will not be back. read more

They hit all the marks. Good food, beautiful ambiance and excellent service. Would recommend this restaurant without hesitation

We haven't been to Amici's in years-no reason other than proximity. We recently passed by, and the holiday decorations were so enticing and beautiful, we made reservations. The ambiance is as cozy and welcoming as we imagined. Sitting at a table in the bar, we were greeted promptly, and the starting cocktails were perfect (I appreciate a martini in a coupe glass!) Service was outstanding, and special requests were honored. The hot foods were piping hot, which is a must for me. We agree that we'll be visit again soon, and hopefully often! read more

Until last night I hadn't eaten here in a long time. The staff was very friendly and professional and our appetizers & dinners were outstanding. I'll definitely be back. read more

Hidden gem. Came here to celebrate my daughter's baptism. There was 27 of us with 3 infants and a toddler. Everything was perfect. Prior to the event I spoke on the phonr with owner/manager and he was pleasant and planning the event was super easy. Food was delicious. We did apps, pasta course, salad and main course. The vodka sauce was incredible, people were practically licking their plates. I always get veal parm when it's an option at Italian restaurants and this was cooked perfectly. Drinks were delicious. I got a french 75 and my husband the old fashioned. What impressed us the most was the service. I feel like alot of times restaurants stick one or two servers to a party of our size and expect them to survive. We had 4 servers who were very attentive. Water was constantly replenished and drink orders were always being taken. The gentleman who seemed to be in charge (possibly manager?) went above and beyond to accommodate us. He brought out a pasta and meatball dish for the toddler who had allergies. He even brought it out before everyone else so that the mom could assist her toddler before having her own meal. We brought out own cookies and cake. He distributed cookies to each table and even asked if i wanted to get pictures of the cake before he cut it. Which was super thoughtful. He also passed out the party favors to every guest for us. All of my guests kept commenting on how much they loved the establishment and how great everything was. Highly recommend for an event! i hope to return soon. read more

This restaurant has been on my list for a while and I finally got to go! It is such a beautiful restaurant inside, and out! It is on the fancy side but I'm a firm believer, that you don't need to have a special occasion to experience a great restaurant. My bestie and I came here and we had a great time! We ordered the eggplant rollatini to start off with and wow was it delicious! For the entree I ordered the chicken Scarpellio, which was on the specials menu. It was perfect! Full of so much flavor! The portion size was great too! I had leftovers the next night for dinner. The restaurant itself is very clean. I love the dim lighting and the service was amazing! Great staff, great restaurant! Oh and tasty wine!! read more

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This is our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. The food is consistently delicious and quite authentic. We just came back from Italy on Monday and went to Amici's for a late lunch on Saturday to celebrate our anniversary. It did not disappoint. We shared the Orrechiette with mushroom ragù and we each had a veal dish. Everything was spot on. The service is professional and attentive. Always a good choice. read more

Great restaurant in Shelton. We popped in for a laser lunch and had mussels in red sauce and clams cooked with bacon and lemon. Both appetizers were cooked nicely and seasoned well the seafood was very fresh. The chicken sorentino was very good too the sauce paired well with the chicken and the prosciutto. The salmon was cooked just right and the caper sauce was amazing. We also had Moscow mules which were very tasty too. Parking is a bit rough as it is street only (if u pro in lot across street you get towed) Service was very good and on target They take credit card read more

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Underwhelming and overpriced. Came here on a Saturday night when our first choice was too busy. Service was very good. Drinks were subpar. I ordered a Negroni at an Italian restaurant and it was the worst one I've ever had. It basically tasted like gin with a splash of Campari. The meatballs were good. My steak was overcooked and served alongside sloppy wet scalloped potatoes and vegetables that appeared to be out of a Swansons bag with no flavor. The menu is boring and uncreative - same old boring things on every menu - but everything is overpriced. Highly doubt we'd ever come back here. read more

Totally forgot to write a review after my return from visiting my family in CT...here we go! This is officially my favorite *RESTAURANT* In Shelton, Connecticut /surrounding areas. It encompasses every element I look for when I am dining in general. Food is A+ See my photos as its been a bit since my return but the fish dishes are amazing, pasta was perfect and the anti pasto was excellent Wine A+ Extensive wine list AMAZING Manhattan's Service A+ Spectacular, attentive, authentic and genuine. Environment A+ LOVE LOVE Feels like a large Euro bistro with ample seating inside as well as whimsical outdoor seating surrounded by beautiful plants/flowers in an otherwise 'disenchanting ' street. VERY few restaurants in the area can reflect even 2 of the elements above so this is indeed a great find! read more

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Had another solid meal at Amici's. Service was excellent and the food was pretty good. It's as comfortable and charming as ever. We had a larger group and it was a fantastic time. Will happily return! read more

absolute best place in Shelton. Clients of mine come all away from Westport and Oxford and can't speak highly enough about this little gem on the corner of a busy road. The Owners are the most wonderful people who walk around and make sure everybody's doing their job and are happy. Their polenta and risotto side dishes are the best anywhere. Everything is fresh and the delivery is perfection. the only bad experience I had was sitting at the bar and the bartender (seems to be there all the time and I think he's even running the bar) was really rude and said " don't talk to me,Just tell me what you need I'm busy" My husband and I absolutely couldn't believe it !! So now we try to reserve a table rather than sit at the bar read more

Upscale in price, but food overall was "just ok". I was very UNIMPRESSED with the cesar salad and the fact that, especially for an upscale place, they didn't have fresh parm cheese, or any fresh pasta dishes. The rigatoni bolognese was ok to good, but I've had much better, particularly for the price. Overall, i wouldn't say this place is bad, just way overpriced for mediocre food. I don't plan on going back. Instead, I recommend Tipsy Tomato in Derby, Albertos in Seymour, or Consiglios in New Haven. read more

Amici's Restaurant - Quaint outdoor dining.... but you need to know there is quite a bit of street noise. - Italian Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

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Amici's is a wonder restaurant and a regular go-to for us. We enjoy the consistency and quality service. There cutlets are some of the best I've had. I recommend the Milanese for sure. The ambience is an old-world style Italian restaurant with a decent size bar. read more

Local italian place. Great place to come by for a quick bite to eat after work or when too tired to cook! I normally get the chicken Milanese piccata, mushroom ragu pasta with truffle oil. Dessert is ok too - check out the chocolate lava cake. read more

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Excellent food excellent service. Superior place for a date or family dinner Great ambience. . read more

Another amazing meal at Amici's. Everything from appetizer to dessert was perfection. Service and Ambiance are stellar. The veal chop Parmesan is always delicious. Cocktails and wine offerings are great. You cannot go wrong with dinner at Amici's. read more

Charming and cozy Amici's is a gem in the heart of Shelton's small downtown. The service and food are wonderful. The environment gives the classic Italian vibe. I do wish they had happy hours and mix up the menu. But it's overall a great place for dates or small gatherings. read more

Interesting place on the main drag (Howe Street) in Shelton. Pity that the commercial stores around are for lease. AMBIANCE- very classy looking inside with a very cute front for outdoor seating. Albeit only 4 tables. We went rather early in the evening. More like late afternoon. The lounge was available as there was a party finishing up in the dining area. SERVICE - no one greeted us and we poked around to get a table but our waiter was EXCELLENT and super attentive. Gave great suggestions and reviewed specials with us. WINE - list was not extensive but they had some decent choices from California both red and white. I tried the pino noir instead of usual Cabernet. The pino was decent just a bit thin and slight after taste. APPETIZERS - as a bench mark tried the broccoli rabe and was pleasantly pleased. No bitterness and served with sausage and cannoli Beans. GREAT dish only comment is the broccoli was a bit to al dente. Wife had panne cotte which was excellent. One tip appetizers are large in size so come hungry ENTREES - I went with the steak au proive that was great. I usually don't get beef but wanted to see what kind of pepper sauce they had. Very pleased with the taste. Wife had a pork chop dish that was EXCELLENT it was filleted and pounded thin, breaded and super moist. A winner. PARKING - can be challenging but manageable PRICE - not inexpensive but with large portions it offers value. Spent $120 for 2 people including tax and tip read more

Amici's Restaurant - Nice lounge bar area - Italian Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

Good authentic Italian food . Great for any occasion whether it's date night or family time . The desserts are all delish. Highly recommend it . read more

The Clams casino is the BEST I've ever had. I also ordered penne with scallops and shrimp which was excellent. Their Martini's are also the best. read more

Great Italian spot in the heart of downtown Shelton. Friendly staff, great specials and authentic food! read more

One of my favorite places to eat. I have been here at least 75 times and I have never had a bad meal. Every single dish is excellent. Neighbor gem! read more

from our first foot in the door to paying the bill, this rest was amazing. the wait persons were quick and attentive, making note of our young child and interacting with him in a natural and positive way. the meal was delicious and there was an impressive array of beverages. we were from out of state and will highly recommend it. read more

Amici's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Shelton, Connecticut

Wow! Go here. Like yesterday. My fiancé and I went here for the first time tonight and I couldn't wait to Yelp about our experience. It's Friday night and the place is very busy. The ambience/decor was reminiscent of Italy. Upscale with white table clothes, but not so much that you feel out of place wearing jeans and a sweater. Throughout our time, we were waited on like kings and queens. The water was constantly refilled. When our bread ran low, it was automatically addressed. What I found to be the most amazing was how fast and hot the food arrived despite the busyness. That was mind-blowing for me. Saving the best for last: the food was out of this world! I ordered the chicken Milanese piccata, and I was talking about how good it was from my first bite to my last. For an appetizer we got the eggplant rollitini, and for dessert the layered chocolate mousse. I mean, wow. Everything was outstanding. We keep talking about this being our new favorite place. So I'm telling you, go here please. read more

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Always top shelf service and amazing food. Ambiance is great. My favorite Italian restaurant by far.

One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at and I've been to a few. This restaurant is right up there with Blackstone and Fleming's in West Hartford read more

"I cleaned the bowl" My wife took me to Amici's for my birthday. It was our first time there and we were very happy we picked this restaurant for my birthday celebration. My stepson and his girlfriend joined us. The restaurant is beautiful inside. Exposed brick walls, plenty of wood trim and paintings of Italy made it feel comfortable and inviting. We began with perfectly crisp and tender fried calamari and delicious eggplant rollatini. My wife had the rigatoni bolognese for dinner. Their bolognese is one of the best we've ever tasted. My stepson had the penne alla vodka. His girlfriend had the penne alla vodka with shrimp and scallops. She let me taste it and it was amazing. I had the Cioppino. Clams, mussels, calamari, sea scallops, shrimp, and the fish of the day simmered in a tomato and fennel shellfish broth served over risotto. Everything about this dish was incredible. It was so good that I cleaned the bowl. I didn't leave one speck of all that goodness. After dinner my wife went to use the ladies room, but she also snuck over to the waiter to let him know that it was my birthday. They surprised me with a piece of teramisu with a candle and the singer, Pasquale, sang Happy Birthday to me. Pasquale also sang "My Way" by Frank Sinatra to me. This is a great great restaurant. read more

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