Amazing! Went for a birthday dinner, felt like we ordered one of everything. Everything was great from start to finish. Apps: Bread with Garlic Butter - butter was tasty Hot stuffed peppers - not too hot, filling was good Arancini - cheesy Sicilian clams - i don't love clams but the broth was really good Entrees: Arrabbiata with a Chicken Cutlet - cutlet was perfect, thin and crispy. Pasta sauce was good Chicken Francese over Risotto - just lemony enough, risotto was lovely Linguini with clams Dessert: Raspberry lemon cheesecake special - incredible Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse cake - 10/10 Lemon Mascarpone Cake - good but would prefer the raspberry lemon cheesecake Hazelnut Gelato - creamy Espresso Martini w/ Baileys - great Loved it! read more

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Loved everything we ordered, amazing cutlets, bang bang shrimp, pasta con vodka and surprisingly enough, the wings!! The wings were incredible! I mean, everything was. Will return again soon! read more

Amici Ristorante - ‍ - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

First time here since the renovation and it is beautifully done. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Started with the pasta e fagioli, huge bowl and delicious. Wish they offered a cup size, but it's reasonably priced. I had the Chicken Parm, it comes with a good portion of ziti in red sauce. Both very good, I took half home, such large portions. My friend had the Veal Marsala and loved it. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Only downside is it was very crowded and a little noisy, but it's wonderful to see a long time local business doing so well! read more

Amici Ristorante - Veal Marsala - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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First off, Amici's is hands down the best Italian spot in WNY. The lasagna 9.3/10 and the Arancini 9.6/10. Every dish here is incredible and they never disappoint except with the veal parmigiana. I've tried it three times and want to love it since it's my favorite Italian dish. But this veal is average at best 6.8/10 very safe. But to their defense it's an incredibly hard dish to master and only a few restaurants have excelled at making it, Ilio Dipaulo's is by far the best veal parmigiana in WNY and Chef Vola's in Atlantic City is the overall #1. For veal lovers it's an incredible dish when cooked perfectly but just an average experience when it's not. I'm only posting this in hopes that Amici's can master this dish like they do with every other option on their menu. 5/5 stars for Amici's as a whole but my fingers crossed for a better veal parm in the future. read more

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Amici Ristorante in Kenmore, NY is a longtime local favorite that's now even better after its recent renovation. The updated interior feels fresh and inviting while still keeping the warm, cozy charm that regulars love. The food continues to shine with classic Italian dishes and great service! Whether you're stopping in for a family dinner, date night, or special occasion, Amici's delivers comfort, flavor, and consistency. If you haven't been in lately, now's the perfect time to come on in, enjoy the new look, and savor some great Italian food right in the heart of Kenmore. read more

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Another wonderful dinner Amici! We arrived around 5pm, before the dinner rush, and were seated quickly. Amici was lovely and cozy with a wonderful wait staff. What we ordered: Arancini - $12 Eggplant Parmigiana - $26 Braciole - $32 Follow @summersgoodeats on Instagram and TikTok for more food reviews and recs! read more

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The family dined at amici's March 19, 2026- we all ordered the st Joseph's feast special, 4 courses, & we were not disappointed. Also had 2 appetizers to share, clams casino, & artichoke hearts- so delicious, especially the artichokes, I could have made a meal with them & fresh Italian bread- yum! First course lentil soup was not too salty, brimming with carrots celery- , then the pasta con sardi, cod fish with the fried broccoli & cauliflower frittata, & cardone frittata, finally dessert - cannoli & sfingi( puff pastry ) Had to take leftovers home... very generous servings, but too much to eat it all! Our server Dillon, was wonderful! He is new to his role as server & he did a splendid job- very personable, warm & efficient. We've visited Amici's many times & look forward to our next delightful dinner read more

I made a reservation for a large group of people on a Saturday night 2 weeks ahead of time. I asked about seating on the patio and if it would be too hot outside. The owner called me back promptly and he told me that there was a large fan that cools the patio off nicely and we should be fine. It was not fine. We were so uncomfortable being it was an extremely hot day but not much we can do about the weather. Service was, I'll shot it straight, awful. So slow!! Our dinner reservations were at 6:30pm, we Sat prompt at 6:30 and the server came to the table for our drink order 20 minutes later and we left at 9:15pm. The server was kind and apologetic for the waiting for service and food but it was really bad. Let's get to the food. Pasta dishes were small portions. The chicken Marsala and specials that evening were fine. Nothing to rave about. I hate writing reviews like this but it's important for owners to know. The service didn't ruin our evening by any means but I just wish it could have been better. read more

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We had a reservation. The hostesses were cavalier about our having to wait. We left after 25 minutes.

We have enjoyed eating at this restaurant over the years. We had not been there since they made the renovations. It's beautiful. The wait staff is knowledgeable and attentive. The food excellent. One of my favorites is their Arancini, perfect and a nice appetizer. read more

The food was excellent and the service and decor were top notch. It was a nice touch to have such a good experience in a neighborhood I lived in 60 years ago, that still has the best Italian food around. read more

Food service and ambiance are all great. From their risotto to their seafood specials to the classic pasta dishes- you cannot go wrong! The staff are all very kind and attentive. We have made this place a staple for dinners and I highly recommend! read more

Besides waiting for to be seated beyond our reservation time, the experience was top notch. The wait staff was on point and kept our table cleared and waters filled. Our waiter Russ, one of THE best waiters I've ever had. Beyond friendly, super accommodating and took time to keep us posted on our food and beverages. The stuffed peppers, perfect! The short rib ragù....was freaking magical. Highly recommended. Wasn't a fan of mussels, until I had theirs. Absolutely getting those again as well......Would absolutely go back. read more

Recently my wife and 6 other guests went to Amici's for a birthday dinner. It was our 2nd or 3rd time since their reopening. First off, the rebuild was great, the food was excellent and the service was exceptional. What I didn't find exceptional was the additional charges for our meals. I ordered a Bourbon Manhattan on the rocks with 3 cherries. The drink was fine, but I was charged extra for a special bourbon which I did not order. For the first time ever, I was charged two dollars for "on the rocks". My grandson ordered a caesar salad which he didn't eat because it smelled fishy. Anchovies, which he did not order, were added to the salad at an additional cost of $3.00. Needless to say I will have to reconsider any additional visits to Amici's. If you do go, carefully check your bill. read more

This was my first time visiting Amici's and to say I was blown away is an understatement. First off, our server Janie paid amazing attention to detail and made my party feel very welcomed. Second, the fish fry was one of the best I've ever tasted in Buffalo and don't even get me started on the mac salad- TO DIE FOR!!! The new improvements made to the restaurant added an amazing overall ambiance and I will definitely be returning and will recommend this restaurant to all! read more

From the moment that you walk into this restaurant you can start enjoying a wonderful and welcoming environment. From the host to waitress to everyone who works there... all of them were super friendly and very nice. The food was amazing to the point that we discussed during dessert what we are going to order next time. Amici is our favorite Italian restaurant in town. We can't wait to go back!! read more

Amici Ristorante - Creme Brulee - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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We love Amici, and have for many years. It's a real gem in the village of Kenmore - cozy feeling but elegant with a large variety on its menu, exciting daily specials, and a great wine list. Since I've had to go gluten-free, they've remained one of my favorites, as they have gluten-free lasagna and gluten-free pastas that can be used for any of the dishes. It's something I really appreciate. Their dessert menu usually has something for me too. You can tell that the staff here love working for this family, it shows in the always-excellent service. This is a hidden gem in Western New York that you must check out. read more

Amici Ristorante - Gluten Free Lasagna Pasta - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

One of my favorite places for Italian. You will not be disappointed. Growing up my mother would go and buy sauce from there weekly as it was one of her favorites. She has since passed and whenever we go there it feels like my mom is still there with us. My sister went there after her wedding and the service and food was amazing. The restaurant is large and there is enough room for larger tables people. My all time favorite is the stuffed peppers you need to get them when you go. Give them a try you will not be disappointed! read more

The food is always amazing Our server's name was Dillon (fairly new) but was super at his job. I have no doubt he will be flawless in weeks to come. Go Dillon! The ambiance would've been so much better if we were not seated behind the hostess read more

My wife and I went to amichis on are 44 th wedding anniversary I specifically mentioned that on are reservations hoping for a congratulation or some kind of recognition for such a big moment. But got nothing service was less than positive nothing special for a night like I was hoping for ( BONNIE ) was are server . We really like this place we live in Kenmore so we go quite a bit . $120.00 for 2 dinners plus appetizer a little on the high but food was ok we were seated in the worst seat in the restaurant the half booth in the far dark no light corner awful! I was very disappointed. It was supposed to be a great celebration for my wife I wanted it to be perfect it was just the opposite. I hope to get some feedback on this because I don't feel we were not treated right for the occasion. Sad anniversary occasion for us :( read more

This is a wonderful restaurant. They have lots of gluten-free options. We have never had a less than stellar meal here.

Fantastic food and atmosphere Friendly staff Our third visit and we will be going back read more

Finally made it to Amici's! This place has been widely suggested to us. The restaurant is clean and beautiful, and all the staff were extremely professional and friendly- shout out to the busser guys they really kept things going! And our waiter was quick to offer suggestions and was genuinely so nice. From start to finish, everything was great, starting out with delicious bread and oil, and next we had what I think is the best arancini I've had in Buffalo. Great wine and cocktail menus also. The only reasons I'm taking off a star is simply because the pasta was slightly overcooked and the specials we wanted were out of stock so we were mildly disappointed. Also, we sat on the enclosed patio in winter which wasn't an issue for us, however, the man at the table next to us closer to the inside of the restaurant requested the heater be turned off or down right as we sat so I spent most of my meal pretty cold as we were sitting on the street side. I'd suggest not turning the heaters down so you don't ice out those sitting on the edge. Would rather be a little too warm than freezing cold! All in all, we are excited to make this a regular place for date night! read more

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The food was good but not much of it. Usually at Italian restaurants we have leftovers. The only thing i'd change was the lighting, it would be nice if it was soft instead of white light. Otherwise, great experience! read more

Amicis continues to WOW me, everytime! This time around, ordered Arancini as usual and it was as good as always. I ordered the pork shank off the daily special menu and HANDS DOWN one of the BEST MEALS I ever ate!! As it was coming to be placed in front of me, I felt like it was my birthday or something the way it was presented and so big!! I left STUFFED! It's definitely a meal I will be thinking about for a long time and nothing will compare. So now I've ordered 50% of my entrees off the regular menu and 50% off the specials menu on all my visits and I will say, although every meal has been great and 0 complaints, the specials menu WINS! This was also my boyfriends first time here and he fell in love with their food as well. He ordered the Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu. Our waitress was a delight too. Can't wait for my next dinner here! read more

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We went to this restaurant a week ago and the service was amazing. They were very fast getting food out and our waitress, Brandy, was making sure we had everything. I ordered the filet and it was the best steak I've ever had. It was so tender I literally cut it with my fork. If you're looking for a great date night restaurant I would definitely put Amici Ristorante on the list. read more

Amici Ristorante - Vodka penne and Filet - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

2.5/5. Was kind of a let down considering the great reviews surrounding this place. Had reservations at 7pm and got there 10 min early. We were taken to a table in the back-- and upon the immediate realization that the place smelt like dishwater--we asked for a seat outside. The hostess rambled about 2 tables being open but saved for people who had reservations. Did we not also have a reservation? So, in dishwater we sat. We ordered the lasagna and the linguine alla vongole (linguine with clams). Waitress told us in advance the lasagna would take a while, which we appreciated. The food really didn't take that long to come out--maybe 20-25 min. The lasagna was good but I will say that I was really disappointed with the lack of fresh clams in the the linguine. Also want to add that our waters were never filled up even once the whole time we were there. Staff didn't seem very friendly either--very judgey...of people they don't even know. My boyfriend's review: "Lasagna was good. Overall experience-super mid. Relatively cheap $60 in total." read more

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Kristen Marie was lovely and very helpful! Try the ravioli, bolognese, halibut and haddock! The desserts are superb! Reservations are necessary. Excellent service and amazing food. See images! read more

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Great place . Food is good love the environment of the restaurant the service is great too !

Beautiful place, lovely staff and delicious food. They made use feel so welcome and were so attentive to filling our water, clearing dishes, getting drinks and also very patient to not rush us out the door! Outstanding all around! It was our anniversary and they surprised us with desert too. Love this place! read more

I have been wanting to come here for over 1 & 1/2 years now & FINALLY did tonight. We had to make reservations for the patio because the inside was booked up. We got there at 6pm & we're showed to our table by a nice young lady. Then we had a nice young man "Dom" as our waiter for the evening. First we had fresh , delicious Bread with butter & Garlic Butter sauce to dip in. I love bread . It was so good. I ordered a Caesar Salad to start with & my boys ordered Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers . I tried 1/2 of one & it was very good. My salad was lite & yummy. Then we got out entrees . I ordered the Chicken Fiorentina on top of Angel Hair pasta in a lite Wine Cream Sauce. It was delicious. Jeremy ordered the Shrimp Scampi & he thought it was very good. My other son tried it & said it was good too. Matty ordered the Vodka Penne & thought it was good. I thought the sauce tasted just like "Chef Boyardee" I just had Diet Coke & Water to drink , which was perfect for me. Jeremy had a "Peroni" beer & Matty had a "Paper Plane" drink that was "ok". The waiter checked up on us just enough. Not too much where it was annoying & not too far in between where we didn't get service when we needed it. Dom, our waiter packed up the rest of mine & Matty's food. We were full . Jeremy finished all of his. Other waitresses helped out as well off & on & were very nice. The ladies room is very tiny & could use some repairs to make it look a little nicer, but, it did its job (lol) and that's all that really mattered. We wanted Creme Brulee, but were all a little to full to have any. I placed an order of Fettuccine Alfredo to go for my man. He said it was good. I will definitely return to Amici's. read more

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This might be near the top of the list when it comes to Italian food. We grabbed a spot in the back parking lot and followed the amazing aroma to the front door. We were greeted by the host who sat us promptly for our reservation. The kids described the waitress as nice, kind, happy, and quick. She made their birthday special with candles on their dessert. She was also accommodating as we had to eat in shifts to be conducive to our schedule. We ordered Chicken Parmesano, Cheese Raviolis with meatballs, and Arrabiata with shrimp. The bread, served with an amazing cheesy Italian olive oil, was warm and flaky. The entrees were cooked perfectly and everything was so flavorful. My son says, "This place slays" and even wrote 1,000,000/10 review. The ravioli was reminiscent of Gondola's filling with mint. The Arrabiata had sliced banana peppers and the added shrimp were jumbo size. We topped the night off with three small, but well filled canollis drizzled with chocolate sauce and a rich peanut butter mousse with a thick chocolate hard layer topping. Perfect ending to a perfect meal. From an atmosphere, it's a quaint traditional style with a little modern flair. Italian food related artwork on the walls. The only downfall of the night was sitting beneath a flickering light. read more

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The pappardelle is amazing and love it so much it's the only dish I order. Try it. You won't be disappointed!

My personal favorite of Italian Restaurants in the buffalo area. The food is great. My wife and I come here every few months, and it is the most consistent restaurant I've ever been to. Service is always top notch. As well as the food!! It has the perfect Italian ambiance, especially on the patio. Highly Recommend. read more

Amici Ristorante - Pasta Al Amici Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

Food was delicious and met each description . The staff was very attentive, polite staff, and the atmosphere was wonderful

Food was amazing and great service!! Best Italian food I've had in a long time. Bruschetta was amazing! read more

Amici Ristorante - Pasta Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Had a lovely birthday dinner here with friends. The restaurant wasn't full but maybe they were understaffed because our dinner progression was definitely SLOW but since I was there with 8 of my buddies this was okayish. Our drink orders were taken. Then appetizer orders were taken when everyone was there. We were served our appetizers and completely finished them before we were asked what our entrees should be and that definitely extended our stay a lot... The calamari appetizer here is great, tender and delicious. Way better than the rubbery garbage I was served at Lucia's on the Lake. The brushetta platter is really nice, toasted french bread, tapenade, bruschetta, a roasted garlic bulb, and a cheese pesto spread were all delicious. There was also butter and olive oil dipping sauce. Fried ravioli were good as were the stuffed peppers. I got the braised short rib paparadelle and it was very nice, tender meat, whole stewed tomatoes and peas. Not sure about the whole tomatoes and peas being a good choice with the meat but I would probably get it again. Everyone else's meals looked inviting. I finished up with a creme brulle that was perfect and delicious. Drinks were hit or miss for me. I got the Paloma off the special drinks menu and it was a little too bitter and sour for my taste but I've never had a Paloma tbh. The mule I ordered afterward was just fine. read more

Amici Ristorante - creme brulle - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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I've driven by this restaurant many times but never got to try it out until this week. I made a reservation for four people. The inside of the restaurant was nicely decorated. I ordered some arancini and shrimp scampi as my entree. I really enjoyed my food! The arancini was fried to a nice golden color and the rice to cheese ratio was just perfect. I also really enjoyed my shrimp scampi. It was really flavorful and not too garlic-y. The service was a little slow. I didn't see that many people in the restaurant so that's why I took off a star. However, I would still return if I had the chance. There is plenty of street parking as well as a lot in the back. read more

Amici Ristorante - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Kenmore, New York

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Another fine dining experience this evening at Amici's for my wife's birthday. She had the filet mignon and I had the amazing veal ossobuco. Dining on the patio was very nice. See you again soon. read more

The best Italian restaurant in western New York hands down boss of the sauce for a reason!