AMICI RESTAURANT & EVENTS BYOB Reviews Summary

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The upstairs is private, brand new and very comfortable."
• "From the moment we entered, we were welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience."
• "The environment changes the second you step in the door. It's suddenly cozy and warm and smells delicious!"
• "Love the outdoor area! It's inviting and chic!"
• "Inside is a cozy and outdoor patio is beautiful! BOTH equally wonderful."
• "The charming ambiance, with its rustic decor and soft lighting, complemented the overall experience perfectly."
• "The setting outside was attractive, the ambience and cleanliness inside was good."

Cons:

• "We were taken to that very same canvas-walled room. Our table was next to the canvas-wall and was very cold."
• "It was also very loud and very tightly packed for a fairly spacious place."
• "Not the best atmosphere."
• "This place is mediocre. Just mediocre."
• "Where to begin, first and foremost this place is in SERIOUS need of new management."
• "No one should be treated that way, he needs to learn how to talk to people."
• "Having valet is silly."

Service

Pros:

• "Everyone was thrilled with the food and service."
• "The service is spectacular."
• "The staff worked extremely hard to get us seated and comfortable."
• "Service was very good also."
• "The service is always great."
• "The service was friendly and knowledgeable."
• "The service was exceptional, with a knowledgeable and attentive staff."

Cons:

• "The service was haphazard (the waiters seemed to lack consensus about who was servicing which section)."
• "Our server gave us some roundabout answer for why they didn’t want us to order appetizers before we were decided on meals."
• "The staff was also quite rude rushing us out on a Friday night."
• "Service and attitudes of stuff are terrible."
• "Waitstaff can sometimes appear to be a bit snobbish."
• "We didn’t know who our actual server was, because so many people kept checking up on us."
• "Waitress was not the most friendly."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "I went with the lobster special, not knowing the price, and it was delicious."
• "The steak was one of the best I’ve had outside of a proper steakhouse. The best part? It was very affordable."
• "Top shelf quality for all products in all dishes."
• "The lamb was so delicious and tender and presentation was beautiful."
• "Wonderful delicious food. Tender veal. Delicious lobster ravioli."
• "The food was excellent: super-fresh high-quality ingredients, and delicious."
• "Everything had so much flavor!"

Cons:

• "The calamari was a little chewy and was my least favorite thing."
• "Our main courses were both tasteless."
• "The food was okay, we felt it lacked flavor."
• "Cappelini amici lacked flavor."
• "The pasta was super dry, sauce was tasteless, and the chicken was soooo thin he was cutting it with a fork."
• "The food was mediocre (e.g. my Rigatoni alla Norma had a dollop of burrata on it, no Ricotta salata mixed in)."
• "The sauce was dried up and had nooooo taste at all."

Value

Pros:

• "The steak was one of the best I’ve had outside of a proper steakhouse. The best part? It was very affordable."
• "Prices a little lower than most places in the area which is also a ++."
• "The prices are reasonable."
• "The food was amazing and at a great price point."
• "Amici is up there with the best at lower prices."
• "Everything is very reasonably priced."
• "The restaurant's great value for money was evident, as generous portion sizes and reasonable prices left us both satisfied and impressed."