Stopped by in the hopes of a late night dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was Carlos. He was friendly and helpful. He took our drink order and told us the specials. We were really impressed that he remembered them all. There were a lot!! We started with the fried zucchini, which were sooo good. I had the chicken parm and my husband had a fish special. His came with a side of orichette and I switched my side to spaghetti. Our food was really fresh and good. totally hit the spot. The dining area was nice. Not too loud. Seems that the staff all work well together because everything ran so smoothly. We look forward to coming back again. I didn't get a pic of my husband's fish. read more

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Another great lunch here. Got the shrimp scampi this time on top of spinach. It was amazing. The sauce was so rich and garlicky. Loved it. We also got a pasta special with broccolini and sun-dried tomatoes. The pasta was delicious and there was plenty left over. Our waitress was excellent. Always the perfect meal. read more

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Our server at Buon Amici went above and beyond to make sure my Nonna felt special at her birthday dinner. The staff was attentive to our large party of 11 guests. The food, as usual, was phenomenal. We were seated promptly at our reservation time, but it took about an hour for our appetizers to come out. read more

Buon Amici - Buon Amici Salad - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

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I live close by and have probably passed Buon Amici 100 times before deciding to give it a try. I'm giving Buon Amici four stars for beating my expectations but 3.5 would probably be the right spot as compared to my other reviews. This is an old school Italian place. Expect the usual red sauce pastas and standards. That's not to say these aren't exactly what I wanted when we decided to try it. It's simply that the menu is ... simple. That said, the waiter rattled off about twenty daily specials and we mostly tried the off the menu items. Given the length of the list, it would have been great to have had them on paper. We forgot most by the time we ordered. Everything we ordered was good ... solid quality. The stuffed artichokes were bathed in olive oil (too much) and the special "gift box" pasta was quite tasty albeit with more butter and creme than any cardiologist would approve. Both were yummy nonetheless. Service was excellent. The waitstaff is clearly professional. Price to value was about right. For old school Italian, I recommend Buon Amici. read more

I came here for dinner on a Friday night. We had to move up our reservation, but with a quick phone call, they were easily able to accommodate the change. The street-facing entrance of the restaurant has a small flight of stairs. My mom was using a cane to walk, so this was a little tricky for her. A ramp would be a great addition here. There were only a couple of other parties seated when we arrived at 5:15pm, but the restaurant was nearly full by the time we left around 7pm. They had a remarkable number of specials including soups, appetizers, and entrees, which our waiter impressively rattled off from memory. Given the list was so long, it would've been helpful to have a written menu to refer to. To start, we shared one of the special salads. It had pears, strawberries, pecans, and lettuce. The dressing was a sweet vinaigrette. The flavors would have come together better with a more citrusy or tangy dressing and a sharp cheese like goat or blue. However, it was still tasty. My family also had the lobster and avocado special and enjoyed it. For my main, I had the pasta with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and oil. I swapped the penne out for linguine. The noodles were served nicely al dente. The salty tomatoes provided welcome flavor. My family also enjoyed the halibut and the baby rack of lamb. The broccoli rabe on the cavatelli pasta overwhelmed the dish a bit too much. The dessert menu was also delivered aloud by our waiter instead of written. They had lots of variety. The apple pie was too mushy for my taste, but my partner enjoyed it. The amaretto cake was smooth and flavorful. Service was great. read more

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My kinda the bartender is a fabulous lady! The staff was beyond kind and attentive I've always like their food. And great lace to have an intimate meal. read more

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Dined for lunch. Ordered from the $19.95 lunch special menu. Ordered the Rigatoni with eggplant and mozzarella and black olives. The eggplant was a bit bitter and the olives were black, but they were the cheap olives you buy in the Lindsey cans at the grocery store. I thought for sure they would have been kalamata olives in an Italian restaurant, not no taste black olives! The salad that comes with the lunch was nothing special. The bread on the table was not heated, just okay. I ordered decaf cappucino which was like drinking water with a bit of cocoa, not drinkable. Service was fine. Will not be returning. read more

Food was great But I have to laugh, sign on entrance states no caps or cellphone use at table. Table across all caps and phones on speaker I have to laugh Enforce it or lose it read more

This was one of the worst italian meals. The food was good ten years ago. We there on New Years eve, terrible

When I am in Westchester, Buon Amici is my go to place. Whether it's dining in, takeout, delivery, catering or a party it is always a five-star experience. There is outside dining available in the tent. Downstairs room for a party. Valet parking available, or you can park at one of the many spots on the street. I have been coming here for over 20 years for dining and business purposes. I've gotten to know the owner Chris over that time. Very hands-on whether it's helping in the kitchen, at the bar, or bussing a table. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty. He always treats his customers like family. We stopped in on Christmas Eve. Even on a busy holiday night, the service and food were outstanding. The fried calamari appetizer was crispy and seasoned beautifully. We shared a veal Sorrentino and linguine with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes in vodka sauce. Veal, prosciutto, and eggplant with cheese is a great combination. Add a delicious sauce and that's what you have with this dish. The linguine and shrimp had lots of flavor. Scattered sun-dried tomatoes were a nice touch. For dessert we had a piece of rainbow cookie cake. I am usually disappointed when I order this anywhere. The rainbow cookie cake more than met expectation. The chocolate ganache was very rich. If we weren't full from dinner, I may have ordered another piece. If you are looking for amazing Italian food in Westchester, Buon Amici is the place to go. Five stars every time! read more

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We enjoyed all of our dishes but the stuffed artichoke was incredible! Not only was the food excellent , the staff was so friendly and courteous! I'll be back ! read more

I went to Buon Amici recently to celebrate a family member's birthday. Recommendation was given from a local. There were about 5 of us on a weeknight and it took about 15 minutes to get seated with no reservation. The inside was adorned with Christmas regalia and picture frames with images of staff family inside. Really gives off the mom and pop vibe. Our waiter JC was very knowledgeable about the menu and offerings and on 2 occasions, he made impressed us with his reciting of 40 menu items and 20 deserts from memory. After the meal, not only did the wait staff sing, but they also were interactive during their happy birthday performance. We also received a glass of Wycliff sparkling wine. The food menu is fairly large and the wine list is as well. A multiple page booklet that covers individual glasses (house wine), half bottles, and full bottles. The appetizers were probably the best part. I'd recommend going with a group and sharing between everyone's plates. read more

The food was horrible...never before had pasta I couldn't eat....ambiance and wait staff were excellent however

The only Con: Very loud! And not because there was loud music but because there's no sound-proofing material at all and everyone just talks louder and louder. This is very Old Skool Italian. Great service down to the Limoncello at the end of the meal. We started with raw oysters. They were plump, tasty and no shells at all in the mouthful! Then we ordered one of the specials of the day, homemade pasta with peas, pancetta, shrimp and chicken cutlet in a lovely cream sauce. Excellent. We the ordered (on the menu) the linguini marinara with seafood. It was fine but not great. Stick to the specials. The chocolate lava cake tasted like it was either made off-site, or pre-fab and cooked on-site. Either way, not worth the calories. Pricey - party of 2 with wine, one app and one dessert = $130 read more

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Great for delivery. Good Southern Italian. Large portions. Eggplant Parm is very good. Not expensive.

Great Italian spot in white plains. Buon Amici isn't your fine dining experience but they are such a friendly, comforting, and charming establishment. Inviting staff and delicious food. You'll get there and you'll just talk and eat and drink, and hours will pass before you know it! We got the oysters, burrata, and we shared the linguine with shrimp and scallops. They already split the pasta dish into two plates for us when it came out. Love that attentiveness. Bottle of wine to bring everything together. No complaints at all. Sometimes an experience gets 5/5 because everything just felt right. This is one of those spots! We'll be back! read more

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Buon Amici is a rare find in Westchester with excellent food at a reasonable price. Their specials menu is as long as their regular menu which is pretty extensive already. Their waiters have it all memorized which I found amazing. In my recent visit I had a pasta special my son had the steak special my wife had veal rolatini special and my son's girlfriend had a pasta dish. When we left with our doggie bags we were all stuffed. I would definitely recommend this place of course now I'm making hard on myself getting back in. read more

I have passed this place so many times and never went. Tonight we met about 7 of us for dinner. The server ran thru a very extensive appetizer special list! That was just the "applies". I got the escargot, other people had the stuffed artichoke, money bag pasta and the polenta. For entrees, they had another list of specials. I chose the Branzino, with the side of pasta. My branzino was dry! No juice to it. Food was good, service was ok. Our server would disappear. read more

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Birthday celebration executed well. Great service, deep list of specials, food was delicious. Nice atmosphere.

I found myself at Buon Amici to attend a birthday party for one of my colleagues. I'm usually wary of Italian restaurants in Westchester, but am always open to new experiences and won't make a final judgement until I try it for myself. That being said, when I learned that the party would be here, I was excited both to celebrate my colleague and discover a new restaurant. Buon Amici sits near the top of Central Ave in White Plains. As you walk in you're greeted by a narrow corridor that houses the bar with a semi-wall that separates that area from the main dining room. We were actually seated in the back area which looks like it may serve as outdoor seating in warmer weather, but they did a nice job closing it up and providing heaters for the winter; it was nice and toasty in there. The decor was sparse where we were seating, but inside it was somewhat classic and old school. Since I was there for a party, we didn't have full menu access, rather select pastas and entrees on a prix fixe menu. Pastas were served family style - we had rigatoni filetto di pomodoro and cavatelli with broccoli rabe and sausage. The red sauce on the rigatoni was pretty good, and the cavatelli was also tasty. We then moved onto salad - I had the Caesar which was just fine - it was dressed well, but not overdressed. The croutons were also slightly soft which was welcome - I don't like when they're too hard and go flying everywhere when fork hits the plate. I will say that the salad wasn't elevated to restaurant quality in my opinion, it looks like I would have made this at home. For my main I went with the chicken scarpariello. I've had this dish at other Italian restaurants before and Buon Amici's was just okay. It had good flavor, but there was too much sauce in ratio to the chicken, sausage, and peppers - it made the dish a little sloppy. Flavor was fine, it wasn't the worst I've had but I've also had better. Service was great - everyone was friendly, and the entire team was on top of the tables making sure we were taken care of, it was much appreciated. Overall, I'm not sold on Buon Amici's food - it was just okay. If circumstances found me here again I wouldn't be disappointed, but I'm not running back. read more

Food was very good and attentive service. We had cold seafood salad, mussels fra diavola, meatballs, shrimp franchese and shrimp scampi.

I had my son's baptism dinner here and my guests were beyond satisfied. Everyone left with a full belly, and so many compliments on the delicious food and the impeccable service! They were able to accommodate the color scheme I was looking for and made sure everything was just perfect. A huge thank you to all who made my boys day exceptional!! read more

I came here yesterday with my family and the food was AWESOME!! We had top tier service and we never had to ask twice for anything! The food came out relatively quick even thought it was slightly packed but nonetheless I would definitely recommend checking Buon Amici out! read more

Buon Amici - My Penne Alla Vodka! - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

The pasta fagioli was horrendous. I paid over $10 for the smallest container of soup imaginable. Not to add that the soup tastes like a canned Campbell and there were no ingredients in it besides the pasta and about 3 individual beans. Imagine being fed up and hungry. Do not recommend. I thought I would be safe considering the reviews indicate the seafood is trash, but the soups are too. I wish I could get my money back. So upset. Bread is stale as well. read more

Buon Amici - Where's the meat? The beans? What kind of Pasta Fagioli Soup is this? Campbell? Tastes like it. - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

Buon Amici had been our "go to" place for special events and a good place for a delicious dinner. This time was one of those events, just for the two of us. Started with a couple of glasses of wine, the Burratta special and a Caesar Salad appetizers. Both fresh and generously portioned. The Pork Porterhouse special and the Rigatoni Bolognese followed. The porterhouse was thick cut, in a savory Scarpariello sauce with Sausage, sliced potatoes and Vinegar Peppers. Well cooked and flavorful. The Rigatoni noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. Finished with a chocolate cannoli and a tartufo. A sweet treat to top off an excellent celebratory dinner. read more

Buon Amici - Pork Chop Porterhouse. - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

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Delicious ! Foods good, service is good, and spectacular vibes. The only reason why it's not a cheeky 5 stars is because the wait for food when you have a big group is crazy long. It was at least 2 hours but if you're a 2 or 3 person group, it's 30 minutes tops. Choi! read more

Buon Amici - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

On our road trip to Connecticut, I was craving some good, old fashioned Italian food. Since we were in a prime area with amazing Italian restaurants, we were very fortunate to find this gem of a restaurant....from the adorable,quaint building to the exquisite service (longest, most detailed list of specials we've ever heard!) to our incredible salads and entrees, this was an evening we will always cherish. Our chicken piccata and veal Parmesan were fantastic! I'm so thrilled for the owner that he is open and has such great customers and supporters! Thank you!! read more

Buon Amici - a small table with a sign on it - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

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One of my favorite Italian spots in westchester. I now live up in CT, but will make the trip for any special occasion (bdays, anniversaries, etc). I even had my bridal shower here a few years back and the staff were amazing and it was perfect! My 2 favorite dishes are the chicken parm and then the seafood pasta. And the zeppole are to die for! Love love love! Must try read more

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I can't brag enough about this place. I hosted my baby shower here and they exceeded my expectations beyond what i could have prayed for. Cris was amazing from his attention to detail to his kind staff, they made this day everything and more. The food was delicious , the environment so pleasant , again i can't brag enough and i can't thank the team enough for all their hard work! They really make you feel like family. Everything you guys did i am so appreciative of! Thank you a million times! read more

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Iight so boom. Date night in Covid is far and few between. At 8:30 on a Friday night you'll be hard pressed to get a seat at some restaurants (*cough cough Yardhouse and Cheesecake Factory) due to indoor dining ending at 10pm, however Buon Amici allowed us to sit and enjoy our meals in their spacious and heated outdoor tents. The menu has everything you'd want a classic Italian restaurant to have. But their specials are top tier. The specials change often and are recited by your server. Our guy Eddie (what a guy) listed them all off with perfect specifics and descriptions that honestly, I put the menu down. Everything I needed was right in that section. Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, chicken, meat and seafood dishes galore! I ordered the chicken filet that was stuffed and rolled with fresh mozarella & mushrooms topped with sundried tomatoes and a cream sauce. As a side I could've ordered french fries, salad, mashed potatoes or pasta (your choice of the sauce) and I ordered the pasta with garlic & oil as to not combat the flavors of the chicken and cream sauce with a marinara or vodka sauce. My date ordered the lobster special which was an entire lobster, broiled and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs with a side of penne a la vodka. Oh. Em. Jizz. It was SCRUMPTIOUS! Fresh bread and butter is complimentary with the table and I'm so happy we didn't stuff ourselves with bread (took it to go, duhhh) because the food was DIVINE. Fresh, flavorful, authentic, just YES. Add in 3 glasses each of Malbec, played a little soft rnb on our phones (the other party was far from us and unable to be distracted or annoyed with our music) and we really had a great time. You know Black folk, sometimes after a meal we "need something sweet" so we ended the meal with their chocolate molten cake with ice cream. Chocolately, soft, fudgy, just yes. Yes, yes, yes and yes. And the prices were fantastic! For the two specials, 6 glasses of wine total, and dessert we ran about $139 (without tip, & my date held Eddie down.) We exchanged named with our server and vowed to be back. Again, the specials were to die for but the menu itself is exquisite so I must come back to try some of their house favorites.....or see what other specials they have. read more

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Absolutely fantastic place for Italian food in Westchester--all the food is top quality. The owner Chris is super friendly and nice--he gave us a wonderful free appetizer platter and free champagne which was so kind of him. The service is impeccable, they are so attentive to all your needs, make sure you water is constantly refilled, check in to see if you need anything. The waiter tonight told us the list of specials by memory which was insane--there must have been at least 15-20 specials between appetizers and main courses that he mentioned knowing every detail by heart it was amazing! I had the french onion soup for appetizer which was great and for my main meal was angel hair pasta with oysters and mussels....the oysters were nicely chopped up in the pasta and the mussels were plentiful and cooked perfectly in a marinara sauce. They have a great outdoor heated tent now due to COVID with adequate spacing between tables so you do not feel like you are on top of anyone. All the food I have ordered from Buon Amici is ALWAYS delicious and done right--they have yet to make a mistake on my order when I go. They are also super flexible if you want to substitute your sides for something else, want a different sauce, have a special request etc. Their drinks are a bit pricey but the price of their food is very reasonable compared to other Italian places I have been to and their portions are more than generous. Their staff each time is so friendly and accommodating, this is the place for Italian food in the White Plains area by far-never a bad meal! read more

Enjoyed my meal -- tried eggplant rolatini and penne ala vodka. Both dishes had very good sauces, and seemed to use fresh ingredients. My one critique is that the pasta was not homemade, and tasted like boxed pasta. If the restaurant uses homemade pasta, it would take the food to another level! Got delivery, and everything was packaged well. Would order again. read more

Buon Amici - Penne alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

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Reasonable prices for nice Italian food. The waiters are friendly and very informative about wine pairings and specials. The seafood pasta was delicious! read more

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*TAKEOUT ONLY* I ordered Buon Amici takeout on a Friday night a few weeks ago through their website. I ordered the Chicken Francese which came with a side pasta as well as the Fried Calamari appetizer. The meal came with a couple of rolls and butter as well. Overall, I loved the calamari. Very fresh and the marinara sauce that came with it was delicious. I also loved the lemon with the protective mesh to keep out seeds. The batter is on the lighter side which I appreciated and didn't feel too bad about eating almost all of the dish in one sitting. The Chicken Francese was pretty good but the side pasta wasn't anything to rave about. I probably wouldn't have gotten the side pasta if I went back. The Chicken Francese was pretty good. The egg batter was nicely coated. The delivery was very quick through the website. I was really surprised they were able to come and deliver my food in about 30-40 minutes! Definitely solid and quick service to order food from for the family. read more

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We had an amazing dinner here at the round table in the center with eight people. They could make any dish gluten-free. I had spaghetti, Bolognese gluten-free, and it was amazing. The service was absolutely fantastic and our waiter was so friendly. They had many many specials and many people with me got their specials. Everyone enjoyed their pasta and every dish we had I would highly recommend !! read more

Best Eggplant Parm I've ever had. Whatever technique they use to slice it, plus whatever cooking method they use that preserves the fruity essence of the eggplant is basically magic as far as I'm concerned. read more

Buon Amici - Eggplant Parmesan is in a class of it's own - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

Excellent food and service! The special options are insane. They basically can make whatever you want.

This review is for the kitchen and not a reflection of the staff. The wait staff and serving team were AMAZING. Literally did anything and everything possible to make our visit great. However ---- we waited over an hour for our food. Our party Sat down at 645, we ordered by 7pm. We got our food at 8:40p.. I ordered lobster with a side of pasta. The lobster was tough. Like my knife and fork couldn't cut through without me almost dropping my plate from the table. Absolutely no seasoning, Dry, and definitely NOT worth $30. Also, we ordered fried mozzarella - $10 for 4 pieces. My friends pasta came out cold and hard as in not cooked all the way. I'm not sure what's going on in the kitchen, but I highly recommend the chef and manager have a conversation. We will not be coming back. read more

Buon Amici - "Brazilian lobster" - Italian Near Me - White Plains, New York

Delish food all around. Penne vodka, rigatoni with mozorella and tomatoes, Caesar salad, chicken parm, and the zeppoles were amazing.

Had a big family weekend and I treated my family and friends to the cuisine at Buon Amici. As always they did not disappoint, as always. All of the food was amazing and the service was amazing. Tip ... Pick out something on the menu and then LISTEN CLOSELY to the specials. If something grabs your attention, go with it. The owner is a great guy and very hands on with a positive vibe that filters to his employees and their service. You will not find better service or food in White Plains. Also, there is parking. We have just had dinner there and we've had large parties there. I highly recommend them. read more