This is a exceptional restaurant...good host, professional staff, great chef, wonderful food...who could ask for anything more. Oh yes, the pricing is moderate & fair! read more

My daughter and I went here last night after Lips drag queen show down the block. We had some rose and ordered pizza. Pizza was delicious!!! The manager and owner and staff were so nice. All of the sudden along comes a dinner entree in front of us. We were like what? The owner said this is on us enjoy! How amazing is that? And by the way the dish was off the charts amazing. We will be going back here soon. Highly recommend to anyone deciding whether they should go here. Go!! You will not be disappointed. Thank you again to the owner!! read more

I found this place recently, and have to say: "What an amazing find". Amata is amazing and authentic. Me and my family went to Amata for the first time last week, and I am pleased to say I was not disappointed. All of us had the most perfect time here... the venue is beautiful. Hands down best Italian food in Midtown East. Very good selection of items on the menu, clean restaurant but high prices. I guess you get what you pay for. Had the Linguine and it was amazing! Every item that our family ordered was super fresh and delicious! The service is always pretty good, they were fast, and efficient. Also very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back to Amata! Overall I was satisfied. Do yourself a favor and give it a try, I'm sure you won't be disappointed! read more

Just had a great meal at my local neighborhood Italian restaurant. Great service, comfortable atmosphere, nice size portions. I was pleasantly surprised after years of walking by this restaurant on my way to the apartment. i'll definitely be back. read more

Everything one could hope for from a neighborhood Italian restaurant. The staff are welcoming, the service is responsive and the food is delicious. I had the risotto with seafood and it was even better than I expected. My dining partner had angle hair pasta with a spicy tomato sauce and he was more than satisfied. read more

The food here is done to a high standard. I had the beet salad. It was very nicely done with high quality ingredients . Next, I had the house made cavatelli. Let me say, this pasta is beautifully prepared. Double zero flour perhaps? Just the perfect texture and light buttery sauce to finish it. And then, I had the chicken balsamico. Piping hot and pounded thin with a flavorful sauce. Delicious. Other aspects of this restaurant were rather ho-hum, but the food...mwah! read more

Go-to restaurant. I come here with my family at least twice a month. The owner, Chris, and entire staff arr amazing and super accommodating.

Visited thsi restaurant on a Saturday evening with an Opentable reservation. We were seated promptly at 8pm. 3 other tables were occupied but there seemed to be a private party in another room. Decor was pleasant. Service was good but uninformative. For example, we were brought complementary after dinner drinks which were placed on the table with "salute!" being said. But we had no idea what the drinks were. They seemed to be an infusion of mango, grapefruit and orange. As for the food. Appetizers were good. We had the roasted red & yellow beets cherry tomatoes orange segments goat cheese which was excellent and the frutta di mare which was ok. Our entree, scaloppine di vitello conchoffi, wasn't as described since it was missing capers and, if I remember correctly, olives as well. Pleasant relaxed dining, the chairs were comfortable. I'd go back read more

This place is so mediocre! Who are these people leaving 5 star reviews? It's the first time that yelpers really disappoint. I took a friend who was visiting the US and asked me to take him to a good Italian restaurant. I told him about yelp and that if it's 4.5 starts and not cheap, then the food must be amazing. Well amazing it wasn't, not even close. my friend was disappointed but tried to be polite saying it was ok. I was disappointed because yelpers have failed me :( The only positive thing is that the staff were super nice. read more

My family and I went back to Amata for a second time earlier this year and I was remiss in providing another review since our second time around was just as fabulous as our first time. The Amata staff is attentive and lovely, and the food amazing again. They had a private party going on when we arrived but were just as on top of their game. I can't say enough about Amata. Looking forward to going back soon. Thank you for treating us like family. I think all of our birthdays will be celebrated with you every year. read more

This is a very good Italian restaurant. Food is delicious and you have too many options. Giuseppe my server helped me a lot to make a vegetarian pasta(out of the menu). They accommodate everyone. Wine was very good too. Stuff is very friendly and feels like you are having an experience right in Italy. I'll go back soon definitely. read more

Amata - Linguine con Vongole - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Myself and 11 family members went into the city for a show and dinner to celebrate my father-in-laws 90th birthday. The entire experience was perfect, from the very first phone call to make the reservation to leaving the restaurant after dinner and everything in between. Jerome was completely accommodating thru the entire process and the wait staff and service were impeccable. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the food was delicious, all 12 of us were pleased with our dishes. I'd strongly recommend Amata's to any one looking to escape the chaos, and have a lovely dining experience in NYC without breaking the bank. We all agreed...we'll definitely be returning. read more

I made a reservation online based on the yelp reviews. As a reservationist at a very high demand and quality restaurant in the west village, I know that yelp reviews tend to reflect service rather than food quality and as I tend to receive bad service due to my race, age and apparent lack of money I go for good service over food quality because honestly being treated like a human being is more of a commodity than good food these days. Unfortunately, I received neither here. We were sat at a clearly terrible section despite the restaurant being empty and we had a reservation for 7pm. We were sat In Front of the door. When I said, "this is fine" in a clearly disappointed tone the manager- who clearly had a problem with us from go- ignored it and let us sit anyway. Our server was polite and seemed to make the effort but as we were sat in a section that seemed exclusively for people of "our kind " he kept forgetting about us. Due to the fact that he had an entire real section to service. During our 90 minutes In this restaurant- we left as soon as possible- not one single table was sat in our section, aka in front of the door in a spacious and empty restaurant. My first drink, a double j&b with one ice cube- I admit a little annoying but pretty straight forward- came back as a double Jim bean neat. I cant stand bourbon and it's just a bad mistake. After my first successful j&b I thought the second would be easy peasy. Nope. He forgets my drink long enough for the single ice cube to melt and doesn't care to see how I like it cus he's off again with his real section of tables. The tables he assumes will tip better than us. Again based off only I assume can be our race or attire. When our entrees come and are fairly good although by no means extraordinary we immediately ask for the check. The whole night was pretty awful and we had such high hopes. Clearly this is a place for business lunches and expense dinners. Despite everything, we leave a 25% tip and simply vow never to come back. There are too many good Italian restaurants in this city to get bad service at but at least good food. read more

Amata means "loved" in Italian and that is exactly how you will feel from the moment you walk in until your last delicious bite at this new Italian restaurant on East 56th Street. My colleagues and I came here for a fortifying meal on the coldest night of the year after being summoned by none other than Big Al Serpagli undoubtedly one of the top maître d's in all of NYC, known to everyone from his days at the Palm. Instantly recognizable and always gregarious, Al greeted our group with a hearty welcome and a glint in his eye as he ushered us to our table. Our friendly and attentive waiter gave us a few suggestions before Chef Enzo came out to greet us and further discuss our selections for the evening. It is always fun to meet the chef and talk directly to him about the food he is about to prepare, it gives you a better connection with what you are about to experience. We started with the octopus salad which was perfectly cooked and simply seasoned, with just a hint of citrus acidity, allowing the fresh and delicious flavor of the tender cephalopod to properly present itself to our palates. We also shared the Calabrese meatballs formed of veal and beef, with peppers and onions, which were very nicely seasoned and better than most you will find in the city. For our main courses we shared a brontosaurus sized veal chop stuffed with spinach, prosciutto and mozzarella with a mushroom sauce which was simply out of this world and enough to feed 3 people. We also shared a pasta dish, the pappardelle with crab, peas, tomatoes in a lobster sauce, a unique plate which I don't think I've ever had served anywhere else. Once again, there was not a single false note as the flavors of the fresh pasta blended seamlessly with the remaining ingredients in the dish. I loved how the crab balanced and complemented the more rustic portion of the plate. The complimentary biscotti and Sambuca were a classy touch and a nice finish to as fine an Italian meal you will have in the neighborhood. I intend to update this review when my colleagues and I return to Amata to sample the remainder of the menu as we will surely do! In the meantime, this is a must try if you love classic Italian food like I do. *nota bene: the sign outside still says "Fiorini" but don't be confused you are at the right place. read more

Our family visits Amata all the time. Great atmosphere...EXCEPTIONAL FOOD...even better service!

This is real old school Italian with pretty good red sauce. The chicken parmesan is very good. Not too touristy, especially for midtown. Conveniently located next to cm. read more

This restaurant is under new ownership, new management and now home to an amazing Chef so my fear is it will soon be next to impossible to get a table here! We were there for early Sunday supper this past weekend. Friendliness of the staff is an understatement, new owner onsite who walked us through the new menu. So many creative dishes added it was hard to decide on just one so...we ordered two starters and two mains. Calamari Fritti - I can't even begin to explain how amazing this starter was. The arugula, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms alone were a warm salad drizzled with an incredible sauce. The calamari, cooked to absolute perfection - fresh is an understatement. Portion size...HUGE! Calabrese Meatballs - I don't eat red meat which is a good thing because my dining partner ate this starter in about 120 seconds flat. Surprised he didn't lick the plate, he said they were amazing. I did manage to eat some of the peppers and onions that they were served with, again, so fresh (was it really a Sunday??!) My main: Pappardelle Con Granchio, homemade (yes, really, you can tell and this pasta was homemade!) wide noodles with lump (actually pretty sure it was an entire crab claw) fresh REAL crabmeat, peppers and cherry tomatoes in a very light broth. One word...perfect. The portion was large, but I managed to eat (inhale) the entire bowl. My partner (the carnivore) ordered the spare ribs that was served with rigatoni. Again, good thing I don't eat meat because I would have been stabbed if I went near his plate - he said it was perfect. We had no room for dessert but I managed to eat one of the complimentary homemade biscotti. So fresh, YUM. I already booked a table for next week. I am a little afraid that Amata will become my new obsession (must. try. everything. on. menu.). Just go...you will NOT regret it!! read more

We were lucky to get in but it was the night before thanksgiving. Everyone was friendly with attentive service. Food was wonderful. Really nice experience. read more

LOVED this restaurant. I was looking for reasonably priced Italian food within walking distance to the St. Regis. I found Amata on google maps and was able to get in on an early reservation. Amata MORE than met my expectations. My mother and I were greeted by a friendly host, seated promptly, received excellent service by our server AND the rest of the staff. Our food was delicious and the ambiance was perfectly lovely. I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about Amata and I will DEFINITELY return. In fact my 80 year old mother wants to return to celebrate her 90th birthday. Thank you Amata. read more

This place really exceeded expectations. I ordered the pork chop with the hot peppers and my girlfriend had the homemade parppadelle with bolognese sauce. For appetizer we had the buffalo mozzarella. The service was excellent and the food was perfect. We met the owner Chris and he was very welcoming to us. For dessert I recommend the New York style cheese cake. We will definitely be back! read more

Really nice place with great food. Had the white salad with endive,artichoke,hearts of palm. Really tasty. Bolognaise sauce with veal &beef good too. Ambiance good too. read more

Nailed it! From the ashes of Fiorini, a place I actively avoided because the age of the clientele made it look more like a nursing home than a fine dining experience, has arisen Amata - a wonderful and necessary addition to the neighborhood. Absolutely delicious food, with a menu that combines the inventive with the traditional. Chef Enzo shows his Arthur Ave. roots and can whip up any and every old-school Italian favorite even if not on the menu, and the menu itself is mouthwatering. Don't miss the octopus and the calamari appetizers, and make sure you finish with the outstanding tiramisu. Christopher and Al will make sure you're well taken care of, and try to sit in Giuseppe's section if possible. He knows the menu and the chef and will guide you brilliantly. Good people serving good food on 56th St. Bravo! read more

I did not enjoy my evening at all tonight. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because the food is great. However, when I went tonight I was so uncomfortable eating there because it was 90 degrees out tonight and they had the doors wide open instead of keeping the restaurant cool and comfortable with the air conditioning. I heard at least 4 people complain tonight and they refused to close the doors. No one likes to sweat and suffer while they eat. This is not he level of service I expect this place to have. I hope it's not going to be like this all summer or I'm just going to have to steer clear of Amato's for the summer. read more

The Caeser salad was amazing here, best I have ever had. The service was great and we got in easily without a reservation. I got the wild boar ragu and it was pretty good, but the sauce was a little bit too light for my taste. I read more

I also like my fellow Yelpers went here on a business lunch. I have to say this is a great place to have a classy, upscale Italian meal. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food very much. Whenever I'm out having Italian, and it is on the menu, I always get baked clams. That's what I call my "judgment dish"...my go to dish by which I judge a restaurant. I evaluate a great Italian place in part by their baked clams, and Amata did not disappoint at all. Their baked clams are great. I then had the tagliatelle con zucca for an entrée. Another great pasta dish. The pasta was fresh, the sauce was delicious and it came with a healthy amount of mushrooms which brought a lovely earthiness to the sweetness of the zucca sauce. I just wish we had room for dessert as there were two types of soufflés on the menu. I would have loved to have tried them. All in all, whether in the area for dinner or lunch definitely recommend for upscale Italian. read more

Amata is an excellent choice for semi-formal dining with a range of Italian options, both traditional and updated. A few highlights we had were the octopus starter and the ragu pasta. All the food was fantastic, and all the staff were welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. read more

What a lovely find in NYC. The bartender was adorable and the food was divine. Calamari and the Pappardelle with wild boar. And the clients were so much fun to talk to. I found this place on yelp and it was true to its word. Gem in the middle of nyc. If you like Italian food- don't miss this spot!!! read more

When my cousin who I just reconnected with after 50 years invited me to you new restaurant on 56th street NY on 8/11/17, I was delighted. My delight soon turned into disappointment. My frutte de mare portion size was small and lacked flavor. My ceasar salad was wet and also lacked flavor. I did not share my concerns with the waiter for fear of embarrassing my cousin who was treating us all that night. He purchased several appetizers, wine and entrees for all of us. Then there was insult to injury...we were chatting up a storm during this reunion and exceeded our parking voucher by 12 minutes which resulted in a $45 fee instead of free parking. After some pressure the waiter stamped the parking voucher but told us that it would probably not be honored at the lot and he was correct! It was not a pleasant dining experience all around. Your restaurant was fairly empty for a Friday night and I think I now know why. read more

Ordered food from here. When i pick up my food, i see no fork or spoon, so i asked for a set of utensils. The guy simply said "NO". I asked him how am i going to eat my salad without any utensils. His response: "eh.. eh.. i'll reflect that to the owner." A restaurant that is stingy about a fork, god knows how they handle their food. Or maybe they just wrongly hired an ahole. read more

Amata is an excellent choice for semi-formal dining with a range of Italians options. I ate here last week with my family and I was not disappointed! We had four different pastas, from tagliatelle to cavatelli and each was as good as the next. The service was great, all the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable and the food was really good. Loved the food here, specially the seafood salad and calamari in sauce for appetizers. The wine I had was wonderful and desserts were excellent. Overall, we had a great time. Would go back again with my loved ones any time! read more

We are visiting from San Diego and enlisted the help of a local to help find a delicious place for a casual lunch. We walked a few blocks to find the recommended Angelos. With a recommendation from the waitress, we were soon having what was most likely the best salad and pizza I have ever had. Fresh, homemade and delicious. This place is quite a find and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting traditional Italian food with a contemporary vibe. read more

The pasta was great but the service was not so good them take long time to respond our orders we love the dessert

We ate here last week with my family and were not disappointed! The service was great and the food was really good! Loved the seafood salad and calamari in sauce for appetizers. Desserts were excellent as were the main courses especially the fish. The wine we had was wonderful. I would have given 5 stars however one of the main courses was very late. They gave us a drink due to the delay however taking off for that dish would have been more appropriate. Overall we had a great time and the food was great. Would go back again! read more

Wonderful authentic Italian gem. Four of us dropped in on Amata quite late on a Friday evening and they were fabulously welcoming and it was an all around excellent experience. We enjoyed the burrata (sp?) and the grilled octopus as appetizers. The exceptionally flavourful heirloom tomatoes made the burrata extra special and the grilled octopus was tender and tasty. Within our group we had four different pastas - from tagliatelle to cavatelli - and each was as good as the next. read more

Nice Italian restaurant, the prices are a little high for this kind in our opinion.. The risotto and calamari were very tasty!

This is a great neighborhood Italian restaurant. We came in on a Saturday night at 6:45 and the place was empty; however, within 20 minutes it was jam packed. Food is delicious--we had antipasto, pork chop, salmon, liver. Wine list is good and service is attentive. This place is priced right so we will def be back! read more

This place did not honor our reservation when we got there. Service was nonexistent, the serve was attending a group reservation. We will not be going back to Amata. Save yourself the trouble and don't go, either. read more

Service was great, food was good. Got the bolognese,ziti was a little under cooked but the taste was still delicious!

We had a fantastic table on the patio with perfect summer weather. We ordered margarita pizza, tuna carpaccio and a bruschetta. The food far exceeded our expectations. It was delivered quickly and was beyond delicious! Would definitely return. read more

The bartender is the sweetest person. But, the atmosphere is not great and the food is way overpriced. Grand larceny.