I wish I could uproot this gem to Carroll Gardens. I love it. I found out on Instagram that Amuni would be serving some specials at the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Festival which was held today. I was set on going and immediately knew I would head straight to Amuni upon arrival for a good lunch. The street fair was fun and I walked many steps, but my highlight was the food at Amuni. Mini Panelle Sandwiches, Sfingione (with or without anchovies), Octopus, Arancini and fresh Limonata were some of the specials. I had a mini Panelle Sandwich, Sfingione with Anchovies and a fresh Limonate (lemonade). If these foods sound foreign, it's because this is authentic Sicilian food. Delicious and comforting. Everything was excellent--- I didn't expect otherwise. I had the pleasure of seeing chef/owner Vincent again who is always so pleasant and welcoming. We ate indoors in the cozy space. Since I am half Sicilian, I am appreciative to enjoy food that brings back memories of my childhood. Amuni accomplishes that for me. Solid gold. read more

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Hidden gem alert!! My husband and I decided to take the ferry to bay ridge and chose to have dinner at Amuni given the strong reviews we saw online... it did not disappoint! Walking in, we were greeted by the friendliest man - I assume he was the owner! We sat outside in the back which was a cute patio with tables of varying sizes, though there were a few tables inside as well. Everything on the menu looked so good, we ended up ordering way too much food. Not a bad problem to have though, we just took the leftovers to go! My husband looooves sardines, so he really enjoyed the sandwich, even though it was a little less up my alley. The fried artichokes were also really good, would echo the recommendation of everyone else! The Calabrian chili pizza was delicious and had a great kick.. and that pasta al forno was very flavorful! Prices were very reasonable as well. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Authentic Sicilian food that tastes like the food my grandparents used to make for me. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. It's not too loud either -- you can talk to others without yelling. The insalata verde is delicious. It's nice and simple, like many Sicilian foods, containing arugula, pistachios, caciocavallo cheese, olive oil, and maybe a hint of lemon. Everything is made fresh, including the sauce, which is tangy and authentic. I have ordered a side of sauce before and the owner gave me a nice portion. I think he should add it to the menu as I'm sure I'm not the only one who would buy a big container of it. We also love the arancinette (rice balls with cheese). They are crispy on the outside while still tasting light. We have also tried various pasta options, which have been great. The owner even brought out frozen grapes in the summer one time, which was a nostalgic treat. read more

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Popped into this place because I've been hearing about it lately with my husband. We figured we give it a try. Very cute little restaurant with a lot of nice Sicilian specialties. Owner super friendly, place is very cute, not a big menu but more than enough to choose from. fried artichokes and rice balls were really delicious my husbands steak sandwich was, very tasty also. My personal pizza was honestly just OK. Would like to go back and try some more things. Nice place especially for lunch. read more

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The arancina was delicious and my favorite! All the food we ordered was delicious. The place was very clean and cozy. The service was excellent. read more

You don't often see sicilian specific spots. This is one of them. They have all the heavy hitter italian dishes as well as stuff that is specific to sicily. The pasta al forno was a hefty portion with good flavor. Its like elevated spaghetti o's (i mean that as a compliment). The aracine are really good. Plenty of filling as well. The pizza didn't look like much but it was very good. The dough makes it stick out. Next time I will try the sandwiches. I would for sure come back. read more

Solid Sicilian neighborhood spot. Small place with good service and authentic food. The Sasizza and Cipolla pizza I had was really good. The 4.8 feels right for this place in that hood. read more

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The place is really cute inside and they have a nice backyard. The waiter was attentive and friendly. He also stated that the food comes out very fast and advised us of the portion sizes to help us determine if we should share or not. Appetizer CARCIOFI FRITTI- Crispy fried artichoke hearts with pesto mayo. We really enjoyed that dish! Pizza SFINCIONE BAGHERESE- Ricotta, primo sale, and caciocavallo cheeses with caramelized onions and seasoned bread crumbs. That was suggested for us to try since we asked for a recommendation and it was good. I just personally do not like too much breadcrumb and the dough could have been crispier. Pasta PASTA AL FORNO. Baked anelletti pasta with ground beet, peas and mozzarella cheese. Definitely large enough to share with two people. It was very good. Dessert- Orange sorbet Tortoni They were served completely frozen. It took forever for them to defrost. The waiter should have let it thaw out a bit before serving it to us with ice chips still on them. I would like to try their sandwiches next time. read more

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Run! don't walk there! Absolutely delicious food! I can't wait to go back! Chicken cutlet is to die for.

Pretty good take on Sicilian fare. The fried artichoke weren't overly oily and had a light batter on them. I think I'm just not a huge fan of this dish in general. It just mainly tasted like eating canned artichokes. The eggplant panini was good enough. The roll was a bit too dry and chewy for my preference. They have a nice selection of unique Italian beers. The service was prompt and friendly. read more

Amuni - Eggplant Panini - Sicilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I finally tried Amuni Brooklyn and ordered the special of two 1/2 trays, one penne a la vodka and one eggplant parmigiana this week and it was absolutely fantastic!!! I cannot say enough positive things about the quality, quantity, and price!! The eggplant parmigiana is one of the best I've ever had, and I'm an eggplant connoisseur, in my opinion. The way it's sliced so thinly and lightly breaded without a lot of grease, the sauce, and quality of cheese is literally chef's kiss!! The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente, which is excellent if you're going to be reheating it later on or in days to come. I can't wait to see this week's special!!! Thank you so much, Chef Vincent!!! read more

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Came here on a sunny weekend for lunch dining in the backyard area. Shop just opened for lunch-time so there was only the owner manning the entire place. Ordered the Arugula Salad with pistachios (tasted really refreshing), and their Muffuletta Panini for starters-Food came out fairly fast. Wanted to try their homemade pizza- and got their Sausage, onion, Mozzarella Pan pizza; tasted okay with the caramelized onion gives it an extra sweetness. Overall, food was authentically good. Will return and probably choose to be seated inside for a more comfortable dining experience. read more

Amuni - Sausage-onion Pizza/Muffuletta - Sicilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow! Had lunch in backyard area. Beautiful and clean. Relaxing with authentic music ( the Sicilian lady at next table told me the music is what drew her in- she wasn't even hungry) . I ordered eggplant caponata, rice balls, and the Sicilian pizza with breadcrumbs . Still enjoying the leftovers. I felt like I was on a vacation in Sicily! Delicious food and service. read more

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Got takeout last week and it was a great experience -- quick delivery and everything was fresh. Five stars just for the fried artichokes -- they were amazing and the parsley aioli stuff alongside it was amazing. Blew me away. The sandwiches (panelle and fried eggplant) were good if a bit bland but still tasted really fresh. Would totally be up for stopping by in person read more

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Finally had a chance to stop in here and so happy I did! I decided to try the meatless rice balls or arancini and the famous panelle sandwich, which are fried chick peas with ricotta on a perfectly toasted roll. Delicious, simple and very satisfying and will surely return to dine in their lovely back yard. Thank you kindly Vincent! read more

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Always amazing food I highly recommend the eggplant Caponata sooooo good! Also the eggplant parm delicious! read more

We ordered the Pollo caprese and Mufuletta. Both were not good. I've been meaning to try this place because it's close by and of the good reviews. The paninis were cold and tasted stale. They should have been warm and toasted. The Mufuletta was drenched in olive oil, which was overbearing and dripping everywhere. There was also very little prosciutto. read more

Places Outstanding everything we had was delicious food at the table. We started eating don't have any pictures. Service was great host was very accommodating. Made you feel at home. read more

Wow. Everything here is made with the finest ingredients, super fresh and in perfect combinations. Tonight we picked up sandwiches for dinner - the Sasizza and the Burrata e Mortadella, both delicious. In the past I've had the Canelle and Caprese, also fabulous. This gentleman does it all - even makes the desserts. He is so friendly and helpful, and both the backyard and interior are warm and cheerful. Highly recommend. read more

Came for lunch on Wednesday afternoon .Nice little Sicilian restaurant with brick walls.Started off with finocchio salad with arugala and blood oranges.Very fresh.Delicious.Then I had Sfincione,which is sort of like foccacia with tomato,breadcrumbs and anchovies.Really good.Finished off early lunch with a glass of red wine,and an espresso.Met the owner,Vinny.Class act.Definately be back. read more

Great establishment, friendly owner - solid prices. Glad more of these type of places are coming into the neighborhood! read more

Amuni - Glass of wine before meal - Sicilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is by far the best Sicilian food I've have ever eaten other than my former mother-in-law's. The anelletti is so delicious and the fried artichoke are amazing. You can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

This place is extremely authentic! Everything is truly made fresh! I highly recommend the panelles, rice balls, Sfincione pizza, and the pasta al forno! Coming from a Sicilian background I have to say this reminds me of my grandfathers cooking! You can't get much better southern Italian food than this place right here! read more

Food was authentic and absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back. Outdoor patio has a great vibe to it. The owner is an amazing guy read more

Very good & gent at the counter was warm & seemed very happy to be where he was. It's so refreshing. That too goes a long way. There is a yard, for a nice weather evening bite. read more

Really great Sicilian cuisine! Started out with the caponata, prosciutto with melon. & burrata. All of the portions were great, and really fresh. We then had the mortadella & burrata Panino, sfincione, and pasta al forno. All delicious and authentic. Service was great too. I would definitely recommend! read more

Amuni doesn't focus much on full-size entrees, leaning mostly on antipasti and panini, which turns to be great since it provides more sharing and sampling options. If you haven't done your Yelp homework, they do an awesome job of explaining and recommending things, part of the unusually excellent service. And if you have researched the menu you already know about the panelle and the cannoli adorned with pistachio. The fried artichokes are a must-have. These and an olive special showed Amuni's brilliance in fried items that are satisfying but not heavy-handed. We also enjoyed a special that included sardines, cheese and tomatoes and grilled eggplant with mozzarella. read more

Great authentic Sicilian place. Everything I ordered was exactly how you would get it overseas. Was very impressed by the Panelle. This is easy to mess up, but A+ here.... Lightly fried and made correctly. Also, thumbs up for the arancine and the chicken cutlet sandwich. Liked how it was neatly put together with a good balance of ingredients. Lastly, I appreciate the proper way of serving cannoli (filled upon ordering) to prevent it from getting soggy. read more

Amuni - Cannoli - Sicilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went out today and didn't feel like cooking when I got home. We ordered from Amuni. My husband got the panelle sandwich with ricotta, I ordered the eggplant parm plate, arancini with meat and peas and an order of potato croquettes. My husband put two of the croquettes on his sandwich. He loved it! I tasted it and it was very good. I never had panelle before. The ricotta was creamy, the bread was good with fried panelle, I will get this next time. The potato croquettes are so crispy, little fried ovals of seasoned potatoes. arancini were also delicious, with meat and peas inside, very good. I got the eggplant which honestly I wish I could say I loved. For me the sauce was too acidy tasting, no mozzarella throughout only on top. This is where the one star comes off. Otherwise everything else we got was excellent. read more

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Being a native Brooklynite, I wanted Panelle sandwich. It's a Sicilian 'street dish' that's a sandwich. Seldom places offer it and luckily I found Amuni. It's a small cozy eatery located on 3rd Ave and 72nd St. in Bay Ridge. I called and ordered a few Panelle sandwiches and extra Panelles to freeze and give to family. They are delicious!! Even better is the people. The manager / owner was so polite, very helpful, friendly, patient with my questions and accommodating. They wore masks, had food in thick paper shopping bags, wrapped well for safety AND freshness! I look forward to spreading the word about this place, a Bay Ridge treasure. PS: they also sell Manhattan Specials. If you're from Brooklyn, you can relate. Enjoy! Tell 'em Frank sentcha! read more

Amuni - a sandwich and a bottle of beer - Sicilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely fantastic, food is excellent and quality and not expensive, cannot recommend this place enough!! Host owner is amazing, place is spotless, food 5/5 price 6/5 yes that good. Proud to have them in my neighborhood. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

Vincenzo and his wife bring Sicilian hospitality and flavor to bay ridge! This quaint little restaurant offers delicious food, nice wine and beer selection, and incredible service. Definitely an awesome addition to our neighborhood read more

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I read about this place on Eater and had to try it. It's authentic Sicilian and I think the most talked about menu item is the panelle special, so I had to try it. I believe it's a Sicilian street food specialty. I ordered it, along with the chicken cutlet sandwich, Sicilian margarita pizza, aranciette, and cannoli. Actually the panelle was my least favorite thing we ordered - But everything was amazing, even the pizza exceeded my expectations. And the slices were small enough for kids. If you're not ordering the cannolis you're missing out. read more

Excellent food and service. Personally, the only thing I didn't think was great was the pizza, but I feel like it's not really a "pizza" place so I shouldn't have ordered it. But I loved the appetizers and sandwiches. The guy running the place was very nice and extremely helpful. read more

My sister and I decided to pick Amuni for my baby shower. Vincent was amazing to work with from day 1 - always friendly, professional, & helpful. Unfortunately, the day of the shower was a crap shoot for the weather, so Vincent accommodated us inside instead of in the backyard. We were still able to mingle & play games outside before the rain where they kindly served us appetizers & drinks. The food was fantastic - we loved the chicken cutlets, macaroni pie, and fried artichokes, especially. Cannot recommend this place enough - for delicious food & an intimate ambiance. Thank you so much again to Vincent & staff for making planning smooth & the day so easy. read more

Amuni - a table with three tiered cakes on it - Sicilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Owner is the nicest guy you could ever want to meet. We live on the same block and just discovered this place today. Food is fantastic. Prices are reasonable. One of my favorite places in Bay Ridge. Highly recommended. read more

So glad I found this place. Everything I tried was delicious. The fried artichoke was a star, perfectly marinated and battered. It comes with some kind of pesto mayo dip, friggin amazing. I also ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich (Cotoletta Di pollo Fritta) it has fresh mozz and a great pairing of sweet balsamic spread. You have got to try the mini pistachio cannoli, think they are small so you can share it? Doesn't apply to me. Desserts are not meant to be shared. Cute outdoor dining space in the back. read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch while visiting Bay Ridge. We ordered the breaded chicken panini, the insalata verde, and the sasizza e cipolla. Everything was fresh and seasoned to perfection. The sausage on top of the pizza was so perfectly textured and cooked! The sauce on the panini was a highlight as well. Service was great. We were very impressed and hope to return next time we're in bay ridge! read more

No vastedda sandwich, but the food rocked, love the backyard Brooklyn vibe, and Vinny was a cool dude. Come here and have a great time, and support a great place during a difficult time. read more

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Frozen dough pizza like a Boboli. Very disappointing, in Bay Ridge of all places Not good