We got to Columbus, GA, after a day's worth of driving & exhausted. We wanted something quick but memorable. Caffe Amici is deceptive from outside, looking like a typical shopping center, run-of-the-mill themed restaurant. But it is nothing like that! Inside the fragrance of garlic and simmering past sauce let you know you are somewhere different than what you were expecting. The menu is eclectic but substantial of the traditional dishes are plentiful and worth exploring! I got the Gnocchi with a couple of meatballs and my Wife got the chicken in white sauce. Both were perfect and exactly what we needed in the moment! Definitely unexpected. The Tiramisu was spectacular and the wine list & cocktails were really good! Highly recommend! read more

Awesome authentic Italian dishes! The veal or chicken piccata is the best. I've never had a bad experience there.

Experience 1. Tried to do carryout on a holiday. Was told they "don't do that." Experience 2. Food fine (not great, not bad) but slow to arrive. Service slow and condescending. Perhaps the server was having a bad day? By reputation this is one of the nicer restaurants/recommended date place in Columbus, but I haven't been impressed. It was...fine. read more

Cafe Amici the only locally owned Italian restaurant in Columbus. We started off with the Florentine Cheese Dip. Spinach and artichokes in a cheese and garlic cream sauce. My granddaughter had Chicken Alfredo and I had Pescatore with Fra'Diavolo (devil's brother) sauce. Sautéed jumbo shrimp, scallops, bell peppers, olives, crushed garlic, basil and tomatoes on a bed of fettuccine. By far the best Italian in Columbus and as good as the best I've ever had. A two thumbs up recommendation. Professional and friendly staff read more

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Old school perfection, located in a once thriving now partially empty strip mall, they didn't disappoint, Bread salad and entree were all delicious. Great service as well. The owner was at the bar just overseeing everything, it could be in Jersey if you didn't know you were in Columbus. Dark and full of flavor, well worth a visit. read more

Caffe Amici - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

If you are looking for authentic Italian food this restaurant is my #1 choice. The Entrees wake up your palate and makes you gasp in delight, seriously. The quantity will surely fill you up with plenty of extras to take home. The Bruschetta as an appetizer has a balsamic glaze that is addicting. The Rosa on the menu is scrumptious. The specials have not disappointed either. There is so many choices on the menu it is recommended to review prior to your visit. We have been 4 times this year and each time was worth it. All servers have been great but Debra was our waitress and was very personal, knowledgeable (with 25 yrs experience) and gave good recommendations. The picture below shows the special that we ordered last visit. The mood was relaxing, and quaint enough for a date night. SS read more

Caffe Amici - The Special of the Day... Tile fish stuffed with crab meat and a light cream sauced with capers. Roasted potatoes and asparagus. - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

I had Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. The sauce was very bland, and didn't really taste like a cheese sauce which is supposed to be. It's not worth $19 and it cost an extra $6 to add chicken, but it was a very small amount. We were a group of 8 and one person didn't get their dish until almost everyone was already done eating. He ended up getting it to go and ate dessert first. read more

The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was great, especially for a large crowd. The group provide our own ambiance.

Very reasonable prices, generous portions and very friendly wait staff. Food was great and the restaurant appeared very clean! We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

Went here for our anniversary dinner. All the glasses of wine we ordered were crisp and refreshing, and tasted exactly how they should be per each kind we ordered the sangria was flavorful and full. The Moscow Mule was very strong potent, but a very great mixed drink had all the flavors that you would want in a Moscow Mule same with the old-fashioned really stout worth the money . We ordered the scallop appetizer the scalp appetizer was very good just a little small portion but the spicy sauce with sublime it was presented a little unprofessional with the bread covering the scallops so we move the scalp for another photo which showed the true size of the scallops would've made. That better is more butter to the sauce to make a creamy element as well as larger scallops. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which was completely sublime. The major downfall was the portion paying close to $30 for five little ravioli is a bit ridiculous. However, the quality of food was there the butter sauce that was on it was not the greatest, but with the balsamic glaze, it really sent it over the top And you could tell that there was a lobster in the raviolis. Husband ordered the veal saltimbocca which he thoroughly enjoyed. Our waiter was very kind and allowing my husband to not get super salad, but said two sides. The mayor off thing was the meal did not look anything like the picture that was presented online. The roast of potatoes really had no flavor. They just tasted like potatoes in the oven. There was no butter no salt no pepper no nothing on them. The risotto was good not the greatest we've had but still there and he was overall satisfied with his meal. Our friend ordered the carbonara which tasted exactly like classic carbonara, except for it was very lacking in flavor. He had to use a lot of salt and pepper to bring the flavor to the dish, but the portion size was perfect. For dessert, we went on a wild hair and ordered but the ice cream desserts. The tiramisu was spot on with lots of depth of flavor and volume throughout the layers. The lemon cello cake was absolutely divine. Had the fresh taste as well as a balance portion. The star of the desserts, of course was the crème brûlée absolutely cooked to perfection amazing flavor to the custard with the perfect burnt sugar on top absolutely divine would order it by the gallon . The cannolis were good tasted like a classic Italian cannoli however, they are very small. The cream filling inside the cannoli was evenly balanced between sweet and fulfilling. The cheesecake was above standard really rich and creamy. The crust was easy to cut through highly recommend. Our waiter was very respectable kind allowed for substitutions for my husband, as well as gave us descriptions and what he would prefer would help me order my meal. It's great to have a waiter that truly knows the menu and knows what they're talking about. The scene of the restaurant is sort of confusing, very high-end menu and flavors and ambience. However, seating was not to the standard of the menu and food and staff. read more

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Food was excellent, wine was great and reasonably priced. Local place still much better than Carraba's or Olive Garden. Not many places like this around anymore. read more

Let me preface with I am new to the Columbus food scene. I haven't gotten to try new many places yet. I have heard this place was excellent. Regardless, it is rare in life to find places where the food or truly made with love. I believe Caffe Amici makes their food with a passion you can taste. I had their Amatriciana and it was just perfect. It's a simple Roman dish. When done well, it is a blend of spices that creates a savory dish. My daughter sitting next to me ended up sharing it with me because of how well it tasted. It was warming to the soul (I am sure there will be a person reading this review may not understand what I mean by this, but when you have food that feeds something deeper than just baseline hunger you will understand what I mean) From their menu, it looks like they have some excellent seafood options. One person at our party got Salmon that look excellent. Top with chives and a creamy gravy. I almost wished I got that until I had my first bite. Overall the ingredients tasted fresh; I am interested to go back and try some of their other dishes. Our waiter is as polite. I believe the owner greeted us at the door when we walked in. (Had a slight accent and glasses). I can appreciate an owner who works the front lines of his restaurant. The restaurant itself was nice. It had been around since 1991 I believe. It was clean and well put together, It seems that money is being used to upkeep the place despite that it is in a supposedly dying shopping center. With the amount of people there on a Friday night, I think it is safe to assume they are not short of avid customers. I enjoyed my experience. I will be returning again, that is for certain. They fed more than my stomach, they fed my soul with comfort food. I want to thank them for that. PS. They sold my favorite wine! Lambrusco! That's always a plus for me. read more

It's always good! This is a local place that is consistently delicious, over many years. The food is delicious, homemade and, you almost want to keep it a secret and not share! Lol I have tried several options: pasta Al forno w/angel hair instead of penne (personal preference,) alla panna, lasagna, spaghetti. The different sauces: marinara, bolganese, Rosa, Alfredo, alla vodka and the wine sauces. Shrimp are cooked perfectly, steaks are tender, and the pastas are always on point. There is a large selection of wine/spirits. Ambiance feels kind of fancy/romantic. Lunch is casual (shorts, blue jeans, t-shirts) and dinner is bit more classy. The dinner crowd is Sunday dress/semi-formal/date night attire... However, Not Required! If you were casual, scrubs, work ware: no one would think twice about it. Looks a bit fancy but NOT SNOBBY! Everyone is welcome. Food is great! Service is prompt and friendly. This gem makes you feel at home. Only positives! I highly recommend! Love this place! And, it's been over 25 years...great food and service! read more

I love their pasta sauce a bit light but still on point.. Black ham super good.. Risotto side so so.. read more

Caffe Amici - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

I am not a trained food critic, but I like to cook and I know what I like. So does my husband. We are so partial to Caffe Amici, that we go there for almost all special occasions as well as when ever we don't want to cook and want food we can rely on. We have favorite dishes, of course, so that really doesn't matter to others. I'll just say that there are so many choices, you are bound to find many that satisfy your tastebuds. Now to the service. it's the best. Very friendly and courteous staff. Extremely efficient and eager to please. This restaurant is very laidback, comfortable and makes you feel at home. We would recommend it to everyone! read more

Ambiance is a bit dated. But if you are looking for a local hotspot that has good food at reasonable prices then Amici is great. I got a ceasar salad - fantastic. Small scallops as an app - vey good Ribeye steak and broccoli. Both good. Steak cooked perfectly. I sat at bar. Waitress was lovely and attentive. read more

Food is always great. Service is exceptional. Atmosphere is re;axing. I usually get the eggpant casserole...never disappointed! read more

Been eating there for years. Never had a bad experience. Great food great service. Local owners

I've been twice so far and the service and good have been really good. Their calamari is great. Last time I went I got their risotto and pork chop special and the flavor was read more

Caffe Amici - a plate of food and a bowl of dip - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Pleasantly surprised. The place looked dated. Ordered: Cesar salad, which was good and fresh Calamari was good but small portions Chicken Frances was good Tiramisu was large portion but didn't seem to have espresso Service was excellent and quick. I would come back read more

Always an easy yes! The best garlic bread!!! Great servers and great food! Definitely give it a try if you have never had them and crave some Italian! read more

What a wonderful family owned Italian restaurant! We had my daughter's graduation party here in their party room on Friday with 40 people. The chef was wonderful to help us plan a condensed menu so that when to food came out it was orderly and prompt for this many so nobody felt left out. The appetizers and desserts weee just as easy and EVERYTHING was fresh, delicious, and well presented. The wait staff made sure drinks stayed full as well as making sure nobody went hungry. I am so grateful that they made such a momentous event for my daughter special with everybody happy with their meals, beverages, and ambiance! I could not give a higher recommendation with a meal for this many appearing as easy as a meal for 3. read more

I did order to go for 2 ppl. First of all, they got old menu online, so price was above on 20%, time of waiting around 40 min.it has positive reviews so I didn't think that they will screw me with food, but they did. I was shocked when arrive home and open boxes. first I thought they messed up with boxes and gave me wrong one, but no, that's what they got,literally look like left over from some one else dinner plate. Absolutely burned steak with pasta, taste like coals. Pictures attached,and I paid for that over 50$ together with bred and extra sauces. Think twice before you go visit this place, Olive Garden would be much better for this money. read more

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First time back since remodeling. Also heard the food was better. Our valentine choice for dinner. Deborah was our waiter and she was great. Portions here are enormous and the food was delicious. My wife ordered a seafood pasta dish that was amazing. I had the veal parmesan, also great. Bread was fresh, also fresh flowers on the tables. Great experience and won't break the bank. read more

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Came In for lunch on a Friday and food was pretty good. I commend the 1 server Knoll (sp.?) available as he was handling about 12 tables all on his own without any of them waiting too long before being tended to. My appetizer mozzarella triangles were a little too greasy but chicken Parmesan was spot on! Would come here again. read more

It has been a few years since I've been, so I decided to try Caffe Amici due to a craving for Italian food. I had the Caesar salad, Chicken Marsala with steamed vegetables, and quite a few pieces of garlic bread. Everything was cooked perfectly with great flavors and seasoning. Grazi, the waitress was also 5 stars. She checked on our table at the perfect times without bothering us. The raspberry limoncello cocktail was also a highlight. Highly recommend over chain restaurants such as Olive Garden or Carrabbas. read more

The good...Deborah was a great waitress! Engaged...knowledgeable about the food and made good recommendations for what was available. Welcome to the home of the blandest Italian food I have had in years. The limoncello cocktail was unappealing due to an unpleasant aftertaste. The salad was straight out of a spring mix box with one slice of tomato on the side. The house vinaigrette was good to eat but unappealing to look at. I had the baked penne. That was a mistake. Don't bother paying the extra dollar for the sauce...it didn't help the fact that the pasta was not seasoned and the entire dish was bland. The veal was so unappealing to look at that we didn't even finish our meal. How dare you charge 24.00 for a protein that looks like it was cooked by a 10 year old for an afternoon snack. The wait for the food was long enough that we were sent a tiramisu which was good and probably the only thing we enjoyed. This is a no go back for us read more

Lunch was excellent on March 6! The eggplant parmigiana with garlic bread was delicious and an appropriate serving. The dining area was nice and quiet. The service was fast and accurate. Good location for lunch. Fred read more

The food server was very nice. Our food arrived and it looked great, I had the lasagna my wife had the baked ziti with meatballs. When I got halfway in my lasagna it was not hot or warm at best maybe room temperature. Then asked for more bread. She brought the bill and I had no clue extra bread the customer had to pay extra for it. Overall not happy with the food today at all. Will think hard about coming back read more

UNSAFE AND THEY DON'T CARE - DANGEROUS POSSIBLE LIFE ALTERING AND UNPLEASANT DINING EXPERIENCE!!! Tonight, my husband and I dined at Cafe Amici, and unfortunately, our experience was far from safe and satisfactory. We encountered a major issue food issue. My husband received a MENTAL SHRED in his ordered dish, tortellini Alla Pana!!! The metal shred was a thick as 3 staples wide!!! This not only posed a serious safety concern but also left me questioning the overall hygiene standards in the kitchen. I immediately brought it to the attention of the staff, and they were NOT surprised NOR quick to apologize and rectify our experience. The staff merely brushed pass the critically of this incident as if we shouldn't be concerned. Such an incident should never happen. We have patroned the cafe for over 15 years. We've treated the staff like family, sharing cake on birthdays and other family milestones over the years. Based on our history with the restaurant owner and staff, we very discreetly informed Noel of our life threatening discovery. Unfortunately, we were treated as if it was no big deal and the criticality of the object possibly causing a life threatening experience wasn't brought to their attention. Our history in and of itself should have at least been taken into account and the possible harm that could have been done to my husband if the metal was swallowed. This evening's visit left a lasting negative impression on what could have been not only an enjoyable meal but lasting community relationship. I want the owners to consider the brevity of our experience this evening and accommodate our family for enduring such a horrific event and a written apology. read more

This is really a 4.5 star review. I came here with coworkers while on travel to Ft. Benning and the food was still good. I had previously been here upon the recommendation from a co-worker. We were sat very quickly. It is great to come here given that there is gluten free pasta and that the sauces are gluten free. The downside is the garlic bread always comes out smelling amazing and I can't have it. It would be awesome to be able to have some gluten free bread or at least something to account for the lack of bread especially gicen that every meal comes with bread. Which I can't have. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure that our water stayed full. She apologized for forgetting my boss's appetizer and explained that she forgot and didn't even charge him. It came down to how we ordered the food. All of our food came out at the perfect temperature. I will defintely be back. read more

This place was terribad. Don't eat here. The veal franchese was rubber & tasted like lemon flavored vomit. Nothing was good. Even the Caesar salad was bad. It was the 'Revolutionary Roller Locks' of Italian restaurants. Steer clear. read more

Excellent food and service. Our favorite restaurant. It is the best Italian restaurant in Columbus, Georgia

I almost didn't walk into this place based on some of the reviews...but so glad I did. Super friendly, helpful staff....great wine...and excellent food. I sat at the bar...as I was by myself and in town for work and had work to do. Brittany was fantastic! I was there for a couple of hours...she let me work, checked on me the perfect amount of times...and the spinach and ricotta manicotti was absolutely fabulous! Delicious!! And the side Caesar salad was also delicious! And the bread! Everything was truly perfect! Oh? And when my computer ran out of juice, she helped me move to a table so I could plug in!! read more

Visiting Columbus and stopped in for a Family Dinner on a busy Saturday night at 7:30pm. They were very crowded but accommodated our party of eight quickly. Kids loved fried Mozzarella. Pasta dishes were very flavorful. Parking is easy. Prices are fair. Food was all very fresh and plentiful. Did not have, but saw steaks that looked great at another table. Lots of wine and bar choices. Nice family place. Service was pretty good considering how crowded they were. read more

We ate here for the first time the other day. Over all it was great. Service was great. We had the fried zucchini as a appetizer it was just ok a little greasy. I think if it had been sliced thinner it would have been better. We shared a house salad (it's huge) which was great lots of toppings. We ordered Lasagna and chicken parmigiana I enjoyed the chicken parmigiana, I tried a bite of his Lasagna it was really good and I normally don't like it. I'll probably even order it next time that's how good it was. Was to full for dessert. Maybe next time. read more

Brittany was our server great job. They were packed house tonight but everything was great hot an no long wait time. We will be back. read more

Caffe Amici - Brittany great job. Don't forget to ask for Brittany. - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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You. Need. To. Go. Here. I am a big eater and love food. This place is fantastic. A well deserved 5+/5 for excellent food. Service was wonderful as well. Noel was great and helped with suggestions and choices. We ordered the bruschetta $5 (very fresh and flavorful tomatoes) and calamari $10 for apps... I had the Rosa..$18 My gf had the stuffed chicken $16 I loved the rosa. It was phenomenal. Another review recommended it and it was an exceptional choice. The sauce is amazing. Portions are good and they give salad/bread which helps fill you up. Excellent food. Keep it up. I will be back asap! read more

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This quaint little restaurant is tucked away in the Harmony Place Shopping Center. They do accept reservations, but weren't needed when my husband and I went on a Friday night. The food was delicious from the appetizers of Mozzarella triangles, side of garlic bread, and the main course of Chicken Parmesan. I wish I took pictures, but we couldn't wait to dig in. I highly recommend their Limoncello dessert too. The service was top notch and attentive throughout. They take the extra step in service when packing your leftovers to take home, presented neatly. Even though I requested to take my dessert to go, they packed it neatly and made sure to add the sauce on top. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and we'll definitely be back soon! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Columbus. Food is excellent and the staff is attentive and very pleasant. We always go there for our big events and as often as possible. read more