I usually get my food to go from here, but it does have great ambiance if you choose to dine in with friends or family. Nice little bar area inside and a ton of nice outdoor seating when the weather is suitable as well. Love the pasta and salad. Good lunch specials as well. Parking lot can get packed on Friday and Saturday nights so plan accordingly. read more

Best family meal deals out there, seriously! For price, quality and portions. We've gotten the $30 chicken parm dish for 4 many times and always have had leftovers even with multiple servings per person. Lots of chicken that's still usually a bit crispy by the time you get it home, and the pasta is still al dente and not mush like some other local places out there selling the same thing or less for $50+! You also get a tray of salad which is always nice with dressing on the side. read more

this restaurant is always good. We've relied on them throughout covid for take out. The family takeout dinner for four has gone up a bit in price, but so has everything else; and it's still delicious and generous. Always friends, always ready, love this place. read more

Had pretty mixed feelings about this place. I went here on a Sunday night and the place was close to empty - maybe five tables seated in total. The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice and calming - comfortable booths, great lighting, etc. The hostess was extremely welcoming and sat us immediately. Our server was very short with us, and it wasn't like the restaurant was super busy that she couldn't have taken the time. She left our table before I was finished ordering, and just didn't care to make the experience anything more than ordering food. The food itself was pretty good, and the portions were very large. I hoped to have leftovers for another meal given the price, and I had plenty for lunch the next day. The salads and different pasta dishes we had were very good, but definitely on the pricier side of things. I would say one thing that really bothered me was that there was a curtain opening to the area right outside the kitchen. The curtain was open the whole time we were eating, and you could see the employees changing the garbage cans in that area. I found this pretty unappetizing. I'm not sure if they close when it's busier and it was open because it was pretty dead, but after working in restaurants and knowing the busyness that goes on in this area, I don't think it should be seen by the public. read more

Very mid Italian food. If you're looking for flavor, you won't find much here. However, we have purchased their takeout, made our own red sauce, and put it on top of this food which made it more bearable. Not worth the money or time though. read more

This is only for the Monday/Tuesday "dinner special "take out. Weekly options of pasta dish and salad and great dressing. Toss in a half a loaf of bread ( used to be a whole loaf ?) and you have a meal for at least 5 people for $28. Packages neatly and leakproof and ready to eat. Great value compared to dining out. read more

One of the best restaurant I've been to in years .The atmosphere so beautiful n relaxing the service AMAZING i swear there was a flow in the service that I've never experienced And the Food best Italian Food ever .We felt so good at this place it will be our new go to restaurant read more

This place never disappoints. Their $30 family meals during Covid are such a great deal, I've only gotten the chicken parm but it's been very good. I've heard the other ones can be hit and miss. The bartender also makes the best martinis. It's always great service and great food. read more

I have to say I'm a little torn on this review. It was a perfectly fine and reasonably priced meal. Service was a little slow, but acceptable with a big party. And the food was solid. And yet, it just kind of felt "there". In the end, it feels unfair to the restaurant to give it 3 stars -- as if to say, well, you're just mediocre. It's good Italian food that gives good value -- and there's a place for that, even in Avon. I got the risotto with chicken and it was tasty. It may not have been authentic, but it was still rich enough and flavorful enough (with good chunks of vegetables and chicken) to take home for dinner the next night. Our other dinner companions also enjoyed it too. It served as a pleasant backdrop to a good evening out with friends. And so, I'm left with the four stars. I'd come back again (with kids or without -- no matter) but I just don't think I'm going to be dreaming about the next visit. read more

Right from the time we walked in it was great. Our first time here and the staff is one of the best we ever had. The good was just as good. Can't wait to come back to one of new favorites. Steak was amazing along with the polenta best I ever had, thanks for a great night. read more

We had not been to Amici in a few months, and we had a wonderful dining experience on Friday 3/17/23. My husband and I and our college age son arrived at about 7pm, we promptly seated at one of the large round banquettes. Our server, Rachel, was perfecto!!! She had a wonderful sense of humor, she was attentive, she paced her service *perfectly*. She brought over warm, crusty bread, with a prepared dish of peppered EVOO for dipping. She offered butter, we declined. My husband and I ordered two beers, but my son had a delicious gin/rosemary/elderflower/tonic cocktail that was inventive and memorable. We had the always delicious calamari (batter is light, peppers are flavorful), and we ordered the eggplant parm, the chicken parm, and the salmon. For the reasonable prices, you can't beat this place. The salmon was cooked beautifully with capers, kalamata olives, the usual mediterranean recipe, but the portion was large for the price. Our eggplant and chicken parm dishes were delicious, over linguini, and seriously enough to feed a family of four, not just two people. We'll get at least two lunches out of the leftovers. The side salads are very generous, and included with the price of the entrees. We were too full for dessert, but we had a wonderful experience and will be back again soon. West Hartford is nice, and different always, but so expensive. Amici offered us a truly wonderful experience with great service from Rachel, at a reasonable price! read more

My boyfriend and I came here one afternoon and it was dead.. BEYOND dead. There was one other table in the room and one of the women at it was a LOUD talker, omg it was annoying. You would have thought that the woman across from her was hard of hearing. She would have been loud if the place had been packed.. lets put it that way. As for service, it was just fine. How could it not be? I opted for the shrimp stuffed ravioli topped with sauteed lobster. It was a decent portion and it was flavorful, however it was waaaay too salty for my taste. Don't get me wrong, I ate every last bit but it was a bit disappointing. I will definitely come back though and try something else. I love that the menu is extensive and the food is very good. It's my #4 Italian Restaurant in CT so far. #1 Brass City Bistro in Waterbury #2 Le Bistro by Avila in Torrington #3 Salute in Hartford #4 Amici in Avon #5 Brio at West Farms read more

Amici Italian Grill Avon - Shrimp Stuffed Ravioli w/ lobster sauteed in a butter wine sauce - Italian Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Happy hour was great! We sat the bar, while the bartender was not the most accommodating, the food was yummy! Will definitely revisit. read more

So, maybe it's just me, maybe it was because it was an "off" night. I'll start with the positives, there are quite a few, despite the low rating. Atmosphere, it's casual, with that upscale feeling to it. Someplace you can have either a family dinner, or a quiet romantic kind. The waitress was very pleasant. The menu is exactly what you would expect also, good selection of Italian dishes without the filler stuff to make it seem like it wasn't an Italian place (burgers, fries, yes I've seen those at Italian shops). So, now for the not-so-great. The food. I'm going back and forth between 2 and 3 stars for this, and for what it was, I'm going with 2 and a half for the food. It was decent enough if you're not use to finer dining. But for a place like this, the food just didn't seem to fit. I would expect fresh-made pasta and dishes. I've worked with enough pre-made, reheated food to know the difference. One of these days when I'm in the mood for Italian I'll give it a second try, but for now, going to keep looking. read more

Recently tried Amici Italian Grill for an early dinner. Started off with the garlic bread appetizer. Disappointed that the bread was not a more crusty loaf, which we prefer. Bread was very soft. Lots of cheese and garlic with a small gravy boat of tomato sauce accompanying it. Veal parmigiana was good, tender, adequate portion, served with pasta. Veal Marsala was a small portion, lots of mushrooms. Would have preferred wine and mushrooms to have been cooked longer. Accompanying garlic mashed potatoes were bland. Salad were standard. Atmosphere nice, service good. read more

Great food. Great service. Plenty of gluten free items and they are great about making sure your food doesn't get "contaminated" with gluten. read more

Been waiting for the waitress to bring me a plate to share amongst family for a half hour. She's ignoring us. Forgetting water, soda, incorrectly putting the order in. Food is frozen cold now. read more

Went here on a Monday night to treat family. What a disappointment. I ordered a Martini which was just terrible and ended up drinking wine which is not my preference. We ordered the Calamari appetizer which came out over breaded, over cooked and cold. At this point I didn't complain since I had already told the bartender that I couldn't drink the Martini and didn't want to continue complaining. The final clincher was the shrimp and scallop dinner that both my sister and I ordered, the scallops were prepared nicely but the shrimp was totally over cooked. My brother-in-law ordered a pasta dish with sausage and he said it was marginal. Let me put it this way, we won't be going back. read more

Compliments to Amici. Three weeks ago I gave them one star because of poor service. To their credit, they called personally, apologized and offered a gift card to give them another chance. Tonight we did so, and are very glad we did. In contrast to our first experience, we were greeted, seated and served promptly. My wife enjoyed her potato crusted salmon and I had Nona's seafood pasta. The food was very good, the waitress was attentive and the managers checked several times to make sure all was well. It was. A very good experience and we will be back! read more

We found this restaurant to be very pleasant; nice atmosphere, tastefully decorated for Christmas, excellent food and wonderful service, all you could want in a restaurant. Food was prepared nicely, brought hot with good portions for lunch and the menu had many things that I would like to try on our next visit(s). Soda included free refills and the wait staff were right there to have it refilled. Lunch included a large Specials menu for $5.50 each, which is very reasonable for the portion received. My friend had pasta fasciole soup and whole belly baby clams with capers, hot peppers, garlic etc. over penne. He liked it very much except that he did not realize that the dish included thin slices of hot cherry peppers which were quite hot. The Carvel ice cream was needed next door as a topper... I had the French Onion Soup and a grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap and both were excellent. Choice of french fries, egg plant? fries or fruit salad. I chose the fruit salad which included melon that was quite green and hard (but this IS winter) with grapes, orange and pineapple. I wonder what the eggplant fries are like? Maybe next time. We would definitely go again. When we left, the parking lot was absolutely at capacity showing that many people like this place. Give it a try... read more

Terrible customer service! My family and I stopped by based on the reviews and quite disappointed. We stood in front for 10-15 minutes....no hostess. Several waitresses walked by delivering food looking at us but not one server acknowledged us and we were the ONLY family in line waiting....clearly with anxious looks on our faces. My two daughters were hungry and in the mood for some Italian so you can imagine how frustrated we were. We ended up at another Italian restaurant (much busier) nearby and was greeted immediately and seated in 5 minutes. read more

Went on a Friday night during peak hours with no reservation and was sat within 5 minutes. We were greeted quickly and got good food recommendations from our server. The bread was warm and paired well with some evoo. I got Penne Amici and was pleased with the dish. It was packed with a lot of flavorful sausage and spinach but could've used a bit more mushroom. The penne was cooked Al Dente so I appreciated that. My girlfriends ravioli carbonara fell a little flat though as the sauce was dull and tasted too powerfully of raw flour. Overall, the good service, tasty pasta and warm, comforting ambiance will draw me back for multiple repeat visits. read more

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I haven't been to a decent Italian place in awhile so I was so excited to eat delicious and thoughtfully prepared food at Amici. We skipped an app but we did get salads with our meals. The blue cheese dressing? Freaking delicious. The bread was nice and warm and the servers were very sweet. I ordered Nonna's Shrimp and Scallops. It was amazing! The sauce wasn't overpowering and the pasta used complimented the seafood perfectly. My boyfriend ordered the Veal parm. He said it was great (but then again, he had been before and knew what to order). It looked fantastic though. Great dining experience, not busy at all for a Friday night and in my opinion, the decor inside is seriously swanky and only adds to the experience. Loved the cozy booths. Our server was SO sweet and attentive. Plan on coming back. So happy I found a place that has great Italian food too!! read more

I am always happy with the presentation, service and food. Our server was very nice. Calimari was very tasty. Chicken parm is so good!!! I will return. read more

This trip to Amicis was not planned. I just so happened to be in the area and had a taste for steak and pasta. After running a search on Google this place appeared. I went to check this place out. The interior said fine dining. However the laidback demeanor of the staff and price of the food said casual dining. My steak was reasonably sized and had good flavor. The cheese tortellini which for some reason is difficult to find around here was pretty tasty as well. The salad and the bread were a pleasant addition to the meal plus my waitress Michelle was very pleasant. Overall I was pretty pleased with my experience here and I do plan to return in the future. No food pics this time unfortunately. I was very hungry and did not want to hesitate to dive into my meal. read more

We sat outside and had a lovely dining experience. Servers were friendly and polite. Food was excellent. Highly recommended. Will definitely return. read more

I'm not exactly sure what the big to do is about this place. I know plenty of people who enjoy their lunch specials, but after making my second trip during the lunch hours, I find that the items off the regular menu are a bit more exciting than the run of the mill lunch specials they offer. Walking in to Amici's you're automatically hit with this unsettling smell of a retirement home. I'm in no way saying anything bad about my elders, but there must be something wrong with the ventilation in this place because I am immediately put off by the smell. I ordered the baked penne siciliana which looked like sick on a plate. My stomach agreed and gurgled the whole time I ate (which ended up only being a few bites). My friend ordered her usual of the lasagne and quite enjoyed it. The bread before the meal was fresh and tasty and the salad that comes along with the meals were crisp. All in all, I wouldn't choose Amici's as my first option of places to go, however, I wouldn't pass it up as a free meal. read more

Boring gnocchi. Average scallops. The food is average. The service leaves something to be desired. read more

I arrived with 20 people - some of whom did not speak English- following a wedding rehearsal. We were very hungry, thirsty, overly excited, very chatty. Amici could not have taken care of us any better. The food was superb as was the service. It was a fantastic evening. Several guests made a point of seeking out our server, the manager and other staff to offer thanks and compliments. It was that good. read more

My husband and I came here for dinner not long after we moved back to the area. I'd been here once before and remember having a good meal, so we decided to go together. As usual, the interior is very classy and the staff is wonderfully friendly. Their menu had expanded since the last time I was here, and they also added a bar area. We were seated quickly. It was a tough choice on what to order, but we opted for the Tuscany garlic bread and salad, along with 2 pasta entrees. The garlic bread was delicious, and the salad was very fresh. That really was almost enough food, but then the entrees came - they're huge! We could have easily just had the pasta and skipped the appetizers. If you're super-hungry or looking for leftovers, this is a good place to come. While the food was very tasty, there isn't much about this place that stands out as unique. I'm very happy for the great customer service (an often-forgotten part of business these days), but this is the kind of place I'd only come on special occasions (especially for the price). read more

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants to stop at. The ambience is very calm and there's almost never a wait. Very good place for a date or just a night out to eat. I recommend the calamari as a starter (one of the best I've tasted), and the the chicken parmigiana for dinner. The wait staff are always polite and are flexible for requests. Definitely one of my favorite dinner spots, if only for the bread they give you at the beginning. (Its to DIE for.) read more

this is Avon's best kept secret: the family value meals Amici serves every week. Usually on Monday, sometimes Tues. or Wds. we order the $30 special; maybe 10 times since April. We have yet to be disappointed. The team there is polite and professional; the food, superior; this week is Pasta Primavera, apenne dish served with veggies and marinara sauce, it is outstanding. Youalso receive a pan of salad and even a small loaf of bread. You can get 4/5 great meals out of this...you can't beat it for value and quality. I am glad, due to covid, we rediscovered this gem. read more

Food was delicious! Very fresh salad and fruit salad, and amazing entrees! (Prices are also pretty low during lunch time) Good service, might be my new favorite Italian place! read more

Excellent... Super atmosphere.... Nicely prepared and delicious food. The lunch specials are fantastic ... And cheaper than a Subway value meal !! They do a Tuesday night meal To go (enough for 4-6 people) salad - bread - and the meal ... Under $30. Feels great support local family biz ! read more

Friendly service but the food was way overpriced for what it was.

Great intimate atmosphere. Don't let the outside fool you. The meal was served at a perfect temperature with fast friendly service. Good size portions at a fair price. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Amici Italian Grill Avon - Addie at dinner - Italian Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

After driving by Amici's for two years, I finally decided to give it a chance. Well, I wasn't disappointed. Since my first visit, I have been there for lunch and dinner many times. The food and service is always consistent and the atmosphere welcoming. A couple of my favorites from the menu: Stuffed Mushrooms (made with sausage and cheese, not bland bread stuffing); Penne Amici, Field Greens Salad (with roasted pears, cheese..delicious). Also, they have a $5 lunch menu during the week, selections change daily. Overall, Amici's offers quality Italian food at reasonable prices. read more

Fantastic evening at Amici's last night. We haven't been here for a bit and are so happy that we returned. Our reservations was honored on time and our waiter, Ben, was the best of the best. Our food choices were diverse and everyone was completely satisfied. We all joined the "clean plate club". The portions were perfect. Chicken Parm, Seafood Fra Diavolo, Sole Piccata were cooked perfectly, as were the sides of asparagus and spinach. read more

Overall a good restaurant! I enjoy the dim lighting and the wide selection on the menu from salads to seafood (not just strictly Italian pastas). read more

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Lets hope there service and wine list gets better. Sat down, waited awhile to get any attention for service and bartender seemed aggravated she had to wait on us. Four types of Cabernet and when we asked if we could sample one she said they didn't have any open. Ended up at Bertuccis. If you can imagine, better wine selection and an extremely attentive bartender even when the place was packed. Nice job Julia! read more