AMICI

I highly recommend this place!! Employees were friendly and answered all questions about food and sizes. You can sit inside or outside (we chose outside and we can recommend, you could still talk and the noise wasn't a problem). For two people we had one pizza as a snack between sightseeing and it was perfect size (four pieces). You can pay by card!

Amazing burrata and prosciutto! I had the Chicken francese which was simply divine. The lemon sauce was to die for! I highly recommend

We loved the food. My daughter is a five year old and she really doesn't eat much but when it comes to spaghetti she a the biggest sucker for spaghetti and meat sauce(spaghetti bolognese) she almost finished her whole dish haven't seen that since we went to italy. The lasagna was really good and the arancini was yummy. Food took a little while to come out but overall food was worth the wait.

We were roped in by staff who caught us peeping the menu but I’m glad we were because it was tasty! We ordered the veal with capers and the lobster ravioli and split both dishes, and they were delicious! My one and only complaint was that we were seated by the door so every time someone came in or out it was COLD, but that has no bearing on the food whatsoever and if it had been a different table probably wouldn’t have affected much then either. Overall very happy with the experience, and we only spent ~$50 for 2 lunches so I can’t complain!

We were so disappointed in the flavourless food. I had a pizza and was expecting an Italian style fresh dough stretched pizza, it was a pre-made base, topped with tasteless tomato sauce and cheap mozzarella. It tasted like a Dr Oetker frozen pizza. My companion had a linguine vongole which at $28 should have been rich and flavour packed, but it was bland. The food took so long to come and was incredibly disappointing when it finally did. All in all the service and food were very poor and paying nearly $100 dollars for 1soup, a pizza, 1 pasta and a beer was daylight robbery.

Tried Amici in Little Italy for the first time and it was so good! I had the Spaghetti alla Carbonara, creamy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My friend, who recommended the spot for her birthday, shared some of her Gamberi Scampi with me. Top tier! We loved both dishes. The service was great, super attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. Appreciate the nice experience!

Great experience service was excellent good music food also very good definitely coming back.

Fantastic experience. Service started a tad slow but it was busy and I was hungry and impatient. Bread, olive oil great. Bottle of wine made the three of us that drank it happy. My dish was cooked absolutely perfect. Limoncello, provided by our fantastic waiter, great way to end the meal. Top notch all the way. Thank you for a fantastic dinner.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!!!

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!

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.

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.

The food was amazing, the ambience gave authentic Italian and the staff was great! The chicken marsala was delicious and flavorful! My friend had the penne alla vodka with mushrooms and she said it was great. Prosecco and Moscato was very good as well. An Italian man came in playing the accordion, which was an added bonus! There was a small issue with my food but the staff was very apologetic, attentive, gracious and rectified the matter immediately. I definitely recommend and will certainly be returning to try other dishes!

Very accommodating restaurant the host was super helpful and quick to seat us! Food was amazing and a great atmosphere that you'd hope for in little Italy.

Good experience! Lots of gluten free food, and a good wine selection. Waiter was attentive without being pushy, and the owner was very warm. They have a couple of TVs that were playing the Olympics and a lovely outdoor dining area. We opted to sit inside and it was nice and cool. I got the gluten free rigatoni with pancetta and my husband got seafood linguine. Both were good portion sizes. Finished with an Irish coffee (espresso and Jameson). We can't wait to come back!

Visiting NYC, with a big group and it was a great place to eat when trying to eat it Little Italy.

The service was good. The food was not. We made a reservation for 9 and were seated outside in the cold. Space is at a premium. When we requested a table inside it could not be accommodated. The food was basic. The wine was bad. Felt like a tourist trap. This was our only meal in little Italy and I felt like what could have been a magical evening with friends was just a disappointment. Suggest you do your research when picking a restaurant in little Italy. It's a shame to travel so far for a mediocre meal.

Went on new years eve early had the lobster ravolis they were as advertised very very good!!! the place was half full the service was great the atmosphere is old school lil italy. I enjoyed it and will be back!!

After shopping in soho I took a stroll in little Italy, walked for about 3 blocks trying to figure out where to eat because there was so many options, I stumbled upon Amici after noticing how crowded it was. Despite the crowd I was seated immediately and presented with the special of the day I ordered a drink (don't recall the name I just asked for the sweetest cocktail) it was delicious and very strong.. half a drink and I felt like I needed a cab home instead of the train lol I ordered the calamari which was very tender and not chewy like most which is hard to come back and very lightly breaded. I really enjoyed it. I also ordered the penne ala vodka with shrimp which was decent flavor wise but lacked sauce, it was too dry for my liking. I got an espresso martini as well which was very strong just like the first drink. Overall I'd return and just remind them to make my pasta saucy lol

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!

I visited this place with my family of 4 and a toddler for dinner. We did not have a reservation and had to wait for 20 mins. It was crowded and they were out of bread. Food otherwise was amazing. We had a pizza and cheese and spinach ravioli. Ravioli was soo good we ended up ordering another one. They do not have a kids menu and the pasta they customized for my toddler did not have salt or butter in it. Do not recommend for kids. Overall food was great.

Second worst Italian place I've had in NYC (first place contender is the review before this). Wow, it's bad. The gnocchi was genuinely inedible, it was like eating raw dough. The pasta was so bland and mediocre. I'm not kidding when I say you'd be better off boiling your own and adding jarred sauce. It's that bad. The price for the quality is egregious. After tax/tip, it came out to almost $30 per person (and that's for the low brow pastas). You could have WAY better food for that price.

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!!

Stopped in off the street and we loved it! Ordered the gnocchi pesto and a rigatoni and were impressed by both, but the star of the show was the antipasti - spiedini alla romana. Bread wrapped in cheese wrapped in bread with butter and capers! Legitimately melts in your mouth. Service was great too. We'd come back here!

Service & ambience were great, as well as the food presentation. My dish, linguine with clams, was fresh, but lacked flavor and was pretty bland. My family all enjoyed their dishes too but overall it was just ok- nothing outstanding.

I was getting an itch.  A travel itch again and went back to New York City in November 2021 for a quick 3 day weekend trip.  I went with a friend, and it was his first time in New York City, so I wanted to show him the NYC basics. We were walking around in the Little Italy area (so it was natural to end up having Italian for dinner). A quick Yelp search, and we landed at Amici Ristorante. We tried their Pizza, Lasagna, Calamari, and Mezcal cocktails. ENJOY!!

Great food, service and atmosphere. Prices were not too bad for NYC either. Probably my best meal in NY. The bolognese was very good and I would definitely recommend it. My kids had pizza and Alfredo and both said their food was excellent as well.

Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Ambiance: holiday-appropriate when I can here in December If it's a nice day, I'd highly recommend taking advantage of the outdoor or patio seating, but inside is available too. Portions aren't that large, so you won't feel bloated or overstuffed by the end of your meal. If you're starving, I would add a side dish, appetizer, or dessert. The staff was pretty attentive, but the odd thing is that they don't bring the check/don't ask if you want anything else when clearing the table. It's all upon the customer's request. What I Ordered: Fettuccine Alfredo- creamy and comforting, perfectly satisfied my craving Tiramisu- decadent, not overly sweet

After an afternoon tour of the city, we landed in Little Italy around dinner time. It was a week day, cold outside and the streets and restaurants are fairly empty. There were so many restaurants to choose from. At the suggestion of our tour guide, we first went to a famous restaurant on Mulberry St., but it wasn't appealing to me so I barely ate. Afterwards, I was still hungry so Yelp to the rescue! We ended up at Amici's. I was in the mood for fettuccine alfredo, probably because we were out all day in freezing cold weather and I needed warm comfort. I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo, "original recipe from Loretta" as it says on the menu, and it was FANTASTIC. I've had my share of different alfredo sauces but this was especially good. Creamy, light, slightly nutty taste. Not sure what they put in it that made it different, but is the best I've had so far. The pasta warmed me up so well that we ended up ordering a gelato dessert which also ended up being great. Forgot the name unfortunately (chocolate bombe maybe?) but it was essentially chocolate and vanilla gelato shaped into a large ball, stuffed with hazelnuts and a maraschino cherry, dipped with a hard dark chocolate shell. They served it with chocolate sauce on top. It tasted better than what what you see in the attached pics. Very satisfying and delicious dinner! Service was amazing but the restaurant was practically empty, probably due to the weather and weekday. But our waiter, Kristian, was charming and authentic. Very satisfying and delicious dinner! We will definitely come back next time we're in town, but with stretchy pants on :-)

Great service and the food was Delicious. Not one meal was a disappointment. I had the chicken Alfredo. Calamari was super fresh. Everyone in my party was beyond happy with their food options. My mother in law had the mushroom risotto which was amazing. And the father in law had spaghetti with veal meatballs. Soo flavorful.

For a tourist location the food was really good here! Basic decor but cute and we were seated pretty quickly without any reservation. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was really good. The spaghetti was light but still filling. Our waitress was ok.

Seriously one of my favorite Italian spots in the city , I always find myself coming back here. It's located in little Italy. Quaint little restaurant with a wonderful staff. I try penne vodka every time I go to an Italian restaurant because I'm always looking for the best one and I can't seem to find anywhere that makes it right and definitely not as good as Amici, they make it exactly how I expect it to taste. The mussels in white wine sauce was absolutely fantastic as well. Always leave here with a full belly

Very good food but the Fra Diablo is outstanding! Also on their wine list is a Ripasso which paired beautifully. Other had the lasagna which they liked and the clams in white wine sauce which was also very good. But the shrimp Fra Diablo was the best!

Wowzers, just really tasty Italian food! Definitely worth it (calories and cost). Having been to Italy several times, both my husband and I are picky about where we eat Italian food. We often opt for a different food experience to avoid disappointment. We haven't been to Little Italy for five years and decided to give this place a try. We tried both the spaghetti bolognese and the spaghetti carbonara with shrimp. Both dishes were seasoned to perfection (thank goodness not too salty). It was so good, both of us nearly finished our plates. Pure joy, go ahead and enjoy the experience!

After searching little Italy for a great authentic restaurant for my family's one big dinner in NYC on a recent trip, I found this place on Yelp and it was excellent. Everyone loved their food. Hard to say that with a group of 6. Waiter was excellent and they accommodated us outside for seating. Even pulled a table and some extra chairs in to make us comfortable. Nice. Oh, the food you say, excellent. All the classic Italian dishes you'd expect and pasta was on the money. Have a look at the pics. Even brought a beautiful piece of tiramisu for my wife's birthday that was honestly the best I've ever had. Can't miss with this NYC gem.

Tried the place yesterday for lunch. Pasta was a bit too Al dente and chicken was chewy. Not great but gnocchi was ok.. service was ok.

Great place in Little Italy. There were 3 of us and we sat outside. I had spaghetti and meatballs, my boyfriend had chicken fettuccine Alfredo and our friend had a chicken, penne primavera. All were great. We shared a great bottle of wine too and really enjoyed the bread basket. If I'm ever in town again, I'd eat there again. Service was really good too.

Came here on Friday night during the San Gennaro Festival and it was such a lovely time! Despite how busy the streets were that night, the restaurant was able to provide quick and efficient service. The food was amazing! We had the pollo alla parmigiana and penne alla vodka. We were seated outdoors which was cool because we were able to see all the different stations that were set up for the festival. Definitely would come back to this spot.