Amuni

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Amuni

Southern Italian restaurant · Bayridge

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7217 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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7217 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Get directions

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"Amuni is an assertively modern Sicilian restaurant that appeared during the pandemic in Bay Ridge. The setting is an informal cafe, and the old-time Sicilian recipes are often slightly updated for contemporary tastes. The panelle special, a sandwich of chickpea fritters that look like fried ravioli, are now stacked on a large bun, making a very full meal. Tuscan style, the artichokes are fried instead of stuffed, and a wonderful version of the muffuletta is fabricated, as if it had come from Sicily rather than from Sicilians living in New Orleans." - Robert Sietsema

10 Top Sicilian Restaurants in NYC - Eater NY
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"While Brooklyn has a few venerable Sicilian restaurants that also serve Neapolitan dishes, Amuni is a modern Sicilian spot, and the bedrock of its menu lies in rice balls, croquettes, sweet pastries, and sfincione, a type of bread-crumb pizza. There are plenty of pastas and salads on the menu, too, many evincing the Sicilian passion for vegetables, all via chef Vincent Dardanello." - Robert Sietsema

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"In Sicilian, Amuni means “hurry up,” making playful reference to the nature of this new Bay Ridge restaurant as a sit-down place that also might be categorized as fast food." - Eater Staff

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Julie Thum

Google
So, so happy I was there a second time with a group of friends. The food is always fresh & delicious. The owner Vincent is so nice & accommodating. He is also a fantastic chef. This is a wonderful neighborhood gem. The restaurant is small & intimate, so I really hope after all the great reviews, he doesn’t get so popular that it’s SRO! 5 stars are well deserved. Thank you Vincent for bringing great home cooked & creative Italian food to 3rd Avenue!

James Colletti

Google
Living in Pennsylvania and coming down to Brooklyn every so often I wanted to try this place for a while. I had the fried artichokes,the panelle, a glass of red wine, an espresso with cannolis after. if I wasn’t looking out the window and seeing third Avenue, I would feel as if I was eating street food in Sicily.Well done and great service.

Staley Dietrich

Google
There are a many Italian restaurants in Bay Ridge, but this one is the best. What I like is that they don't overwhelm the pasta with a bunch of extra ingredients. Just perfect pasta and great sauce! I also had an excellent salad there, which was a pleasant surprise, because I feel like other Italian places just give you a lousy Caesar salad. Highly recommended!

Schweppes Baguette

Google
Second time here and this is officially the summer staple. My wife and I will be here twice a week AT LEAST for drinks and food. The food was absolutely delicious- the drinks are awesome (biggest selection of Italian beers I’ve seen in Brooklyn)- and the backyard is just the perfect place to spend the summer. Wish I could give this place more stars

Nicholas Feitel

Google
Excellent and inexpensive. My party got the burrata, the artichokes and the panelle and I got the chicken panini. Everything seemed homemade with personal touches and the owner was happy to talk about the food. Place is a gem and I felt lucky to get in before the hype.

Roxanne Margadonna

Google
What a delicious find! Scrumptious Sicilian and Italian specialties! We enjoyed delicious Panelle sandwiches ❤️ This beautiful little oasis in Bay Ridge is operated with pride by Chef/Owner Vincent Amuni, who was culinary trained in Italy! The rice balls, upside down Sicilian pizza, muffuletta, pasta Al forno, Italian sodas, Sicilian beers, fabulous desserts don’t miss it!! We cannot wait to return to Brooklyn to eat there again 🇮🇹❤️Thank you Vincent fir making our day!

John

Google
Excellent food and service. I had the eggplant parm and it was fantastic. Reminds me of my nonnas. The outside is perfect for a date. I’ll definitely be back to try the rest of Chef Vincents menu. Had my eyes on the Stromboli roll. Thanks for the hospitality and see you soon, chef.

Kevin Zeng

Google
Learn a phrase today. Amuni or let's go!! Also experienced a great restaurant. The chef is so inspiring who came a long way. From cooking to live to living to cook, I am totally moved. The food is amazing. I can't believe all the way to make eggplant. Eggplant with cheese panini is the killer here. The rice ball blown my mind away. The generousity of them host an event for us is out of this world. New York needs more of these mom and pop shop. People needs to stop going to that McDonald's across the street and try some real food here. The fried artichoke needs to be a thing. The space can fit up to 30 spots and it's beautifully decorated. I love the family tree photo and the exposed wall. They have a backyard in the springtime.

ginny h.

Yelp
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.

M A.

Yelp
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.

Daniel M.

Yelp
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

Lesley O.

Yelp
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!!!

Christina G.

Yelp
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!

Greg D.

Yelp
Excellent, friendly service. We had lunch on the back patio on Father's Day and the pleasant experience made our day. The food was excellent, skillfully prepared, and full of flavor. And with so many delicious menu options to choose from, I look forward to working my way through them as we continue to visit. Highly recommended.

Mei C.

Yelp
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.

Jack M.

Yelp
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.

Marilyn N.

Yelp
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.

Evan D.

Yelp
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

Onj J.

Yelp
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.

Sharon W.

Yelp
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!

Rosalia D.

Yelp
had dinner at amuni tonight the food was fresh and excellent and the owner was wonderful and fast service

Veron W.

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

Liza B.

Yelp
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.

Angela F.

Yelp
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!

Kirsten F.

Yelp
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.

Dan B.

Yelp
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.

Bonnie B.

Yelp
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.

K S.

Yelp
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.

Anya T.

Yelp
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!

Jake C.

Yelp
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!

Hampton D.

Yelp
This place is a Bay Ridge treasure! Everything my wife and I have tried so far has been nothing short of incredible. Go! Now!

Florence V.

Yelp
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.

Laura Y.

Yelp
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.

Vinny B.

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

Josh B.

Yelp
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.

Francesco B.

Yelp
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!

James P.

Yelp
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.

Anna L.

Yelp
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

Alyssa A.

Yelp
This post has been a long time coming!! We celebrated my baby shower at Amuni back in March and had an amazing time. The food was delicious. Vincent and his staff were very accommodating and super friendly. Everyone from my baby shower couldn't stop raving about Amuni and the overall event. I received so many positive remarks and feedback and hope this boosted the clientele for the restaurant! Dine or host your next event at Amuni, you won't regret it. I will definitely be visiting Vincent and Amuni with my baby boy in the future.

Heather M.

Yelp
Nice little back yard, great wine and food is really good. We had the artichokes and had the fennel salad both were really flavorful.

Celeste M.

Yelp
Excellent food service and atmosphere. The .owner is so nice and accommodating. Definitely be back!!!

Kerrin H.

Yelp
We put in a $100 order on Sunday morning, their app:website ordering portal- slice -allowed us to pay for it. 10 minutes after there opening at 11a, they said they were closed for the day. The website says they are open on sundays, so whatever the reason, it was a real pain in the butt to spend so much time ordering a big order and not have their online service match their special event schedule or whatever.maybe put a message online so it doesn't happen again?

Dawn K.

Yelp
My second visit was as wonderful and outstanding as the first. The owner recommended the panelle special with ricotta cheese. Simply delicious. We had the fried artichokes and the rice balls. Fresh and delicious. The sausage and peppers panini is great too. I keep coming back to order something new! Nothing fancy! Charming Italian place! Real homemade cooking!

Joe S.

Yelp
A go to place for traditional Sicilian favorites, especially for their holiday special dishes.

Chrissy F.

Yelp
The food here is amazing. I stopped in to get the $60 meal deal. Half tray of pork cutlets, half tray pasta with pancetta and peas. So good and really good value.

Jim B.

Yelp
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.

Susan P.

Yelp
Love this little Sicilian restaurant. It's a pleasure to go there. The host is always welcoming, pleasant and on point with his recommendations. Everything I've tried is fresh and delicious and the music playing transports you to Italy. Great little place - eat in or take out, you'll enjoy. And..... the cute patio is now open!! And.... They also cater!! Can't get any better!! Go Amuni BK!!

T M.

Yelp
We found this great place today! Everything about it was perfect. From the atmosphere to the menu, to the actual food and conversation. This is a 5 star find. We went for lunch and had an experience. Let me say that the food was authentic sicilian. The wines pair perfectly with the food. Hearty and full of flavor. The owner Vincent was present and actually served us himself. The homemade spicy sausage with fresh roasted peppers and onions on a freshly baked artisan roll was incredible. Bold and full of flavor. My wife had the breaded chicken cutlet sandwich. And I thought the appetizer of fried hearts of artichoke was excellent. I had never tried this before. It was savory. I highly recommend this restaurant. We will be going back.

Jeff G.

Yelp
Just got back from Amuni, wow! Such a cool place. My wife comes from Sicily and she loved it. Very authentic and delicious Sicilian food. The owner even speaks in italian and was just a great experience overall. A really nice addition to the neighborhood, I hope will be a part for years to come. The Arancine were the best I've had outside of Sicily! Can't wait to come back! Ciao!

Lynn G.

Yelp
I love Amuni! It was such a wonderful surprise when I discovered this place in Bay Ridge this month! Not only is it a cozy, spotless, relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, but the menu was pleasantly unique for an Italian restaurant! It's delicious, authentic, Sicilian food (like any Italian Mama would make, Even my Neapolitan relatives)...and I was amazed when I'd seen my aunt's traditional recipe on their menu! Fried cardune! I have never seen that tasty vegetable dish on a menu in all of my life, and the last time I had it was when she cooked it for our family each Christmas in the 1970s! This tasty dish at Amuni ...and their whole delicious Italian menu...brought back great memories! I'm a new regular there:)

Katyia L.

Yelp
Love this place! Def been missing in Bay ridge, owner is super nice. Everything was so fresh. Canolis were light and delicate. Caponata was rich, good balance of flavor. Sfincioni had a great texture, crisp bottom, airy middle, rich sauce, perfect toppings. If you want authentic, make sure to ask for anchovies, they chop them in the sauce as it should be. Super clean also!

Cynthia R.

Yelp
Um. Delicious. Hit it up. Came today, sat in the back. Rice balls are . The chickpea sandwich.

Christine A.

Yelp
My friends and I had a great experience here! This was our first time trying it. We've all walked by it many times and finally decided to give it a try, and we are very glad we did. The outside patio is absolutely lovely. That in itself made us love the place. We shared two pizzas, the fried artichokes, the mixed grilled vegetables, and the mini cannoli. All delicious. Next time we will get the Sicilian pizza without the anchovies as we felt that the anchovies were a bit overpowering, but still delicious (the anchovy is optional). We loved the bread crumbs on the pizza. Can't wait to go back and try many other things on the menu. The service was also wonderful!!

Paul C.

Yelp
Today was the opening day. Sicilian Food? Wow, I couldn't believe it. Finally, NOT a Pizza place, NOT your typical Italian resturant. I had to give it a try. My friend and I went for lunch and was not disappointed. Here was our meal: Starters: 1. ARANCINE -Mini rice balls stuffed with ground beef, peas and mozzarella and.... 2. CARCIOFI FRITTI-Crispy fried artichokes tossed with caciocavallo cheese and parsley The lunch: 1. COTOLETTA DI POLLO GRIGLIATOM-Chicken served with grilled eggplant and arugula with sundries tomato pesto 2. COTOLETTA DI POLLO FRITTA- Breaded chicken topped with mozzarella and grilled eggplant and balsamic gla The food was fresh and properly cooked. Though a new venture for owner/chef Vin, he is by no means a novice and is among the better chefs in Bay Ridge. I'm sure once you give it a try it will become a staple in your visits to restaurants

N Z.

Yelp
Support this business because Amuni is great! I'll tell you how...tasty food, chill back yard, generous portions, reasonable prices. The place is clean and well cared for, you can see the owner takes great pride in this establishment. I look forward to dining again in carb heaven.

Stephanie D.

Yelp
Love this spot! Perfectly located in Bay Ridge. A 10 minute car ride for me and we were transported to a little restaurant in Sicily. We have ordered take out in the past and were never disappointed. We decided to do my sons birthday dinner here and take advantage of the outdoor area where our entire family would be safe and comfortable. The food is delicious. Service was incredible. Vincent and staff gave us their full attention. Looking forward to our next Amuni dinner. Thank you so very much!

Briana I.

Yelp
Amuni is absolutely delicious. Fresh, fast, homemade and authentic. Vin really has put hard work into creating this menu. His hospitality is beyond welcoming. Amuni definitely sets the bar of high standards. If it's for a quick bite or intimate lunch, Amuni should be your pick.

Mert R.

Yelp
Tried amuni for the first time .. was really good and service was excellent would definitely come back to try more on their menu.