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    Amuri

    4.4 (220 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    AMURI ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Julie B.

    Happy hour at Amuri is a wonderful option if you live over by Mercy Road. Their happy hour runs until 5pm, and trust their drinks (one of the rare places i have seen a limoncello spritz) are worth a try. We enjoyed the complimentary bread with the meatballs (comes with 3 thick meatballs and a well made marinara) and asked to split the vodka pasta. The interior is coastal and highlights their cheese wheel pasta, with a viewing station inside. Definitely would recommend for an italian dinner date with parking and fresh food!

    WILLIAM P.

    Arrived at 11:30 AM with a party of 7. First time here since the change from Pernicano's. It seemed like we were the first customers of the day. The new interior is beautiful and colorful. Unfortunately early arrival meant bread was baked and specials were not available. We immediately ordered appetizers of Frutto Misto, Flori di Zucca, insalada caprese and Involtini di Melanzanev all were delicious and shared by our group. Main courses were Ravioli Di Pesce, Linguine Vongole, Salmone, Cioppino and Pollo Parmagiana. All were delicious except the Cioppino was lacking in some seasonings. The glasses of Bianca Della Casa were refreshing at $12 each. The only other complaint was the two of the dishes were chipped. I was unaware of this till after we left. We were too full to try the desserts. Will retry but mid afternoon in the future.

    Beautiful interior
    Jerry H.

    Wow! What a great community gem in our neighborhood. This authentic Italian restaurant sits unknowingly in a small strip mall with ample parking. The interior is so warm, fresh, welcoming and reminds us of being in Italy. It was a very popular place among locals. The waiter was from Sicily and gave us amazing recommendations on their daily specials. He was friendly, helpful and service was exceptional. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Of course we stared with an Aperol spritz. Crafted by the bartender expertly. Yum! The food was outstanding with homemade pasta, hand created sauces, and much more. We loved their misto frito which is a fried calamari and shrimp appetizer. Delicious!! The seafood special with lobster was heavenly and had great flavor. The red spicy pasta and carbonara mentally brought us back to our trip in Rome a few month ago. It was simply culinary perfection! Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you... this place is a culinary masterpiece for Italian food! Job well done!

    Mei T.

    I came here with my friends during Easter and had a very positive experience here. The restaurant was still very new during our visit, but they operated smoothly. The pastas and flat breads were all delish. The bread was incredible. I ordered the Pappardelle Ragu and absolutely loved it! The pasta was fresh, perfect texture, and the beef ragu tasted like it was slow cooked overnight. It was bold and rich in flavor. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and had a very inviting atmosphere. Service was great! I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes!

    Kathleen C.

    Been wanting to check this place out. It didn't disappoint place is so cute and food was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try other items

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    Kyle I.

    Had such a good experience at Amuri. You can genuinely tell this place comes from people who care about authentic Italian food. The owners are from Italy, and it shows in the food, the atmosphere, and the way they treat people. We ordered the ragu, fettuccine scampi, mojitos, and fried calamari. The calamari was honestly one of the best I've had in a long time. Fresh and homemade pasta, and the flavors felt authentic instead of overly heavy like a lot of Italian spots.

    Pistacchio pasta. Delish
    Alyssa S.

    Excellent return experience. Nino is a super server... And remembered me from the last time I came, and even what I ordered! My Hugo spritz was delicious. Music on the patio was a little too loud at first but then they adjusted it for us. The complementary bread comes with oregano sprinkled, so I need to remember for the next time to ask for it without it. (Love olive oil, don't like oregano). My sweetie enjoyed the classic bruschetta and then a grilled steak dish. I got the pistachio pasta which I got last time. It is delicious and not something you can get everywhere. Nino and everyone else was super nice. Keep in mind that on busy days, they get super busy. We came the night before Mother's Day, and they said they had 100 reservations for lunch and 100 for dinner for the next day! But tonight it was super chill and not as crowded as the last time we came on a Saturday night. We ordered cannoli for dessert for my sweetie's birthday, and it was very nice to see on the check that they comped it. Very delicious cannoli, with good quality chocolate chips. The only thing is that you would ask for it next time without raspberry sauce. It might look pretty, but it tastes more delicious just with vanilla, the chips and the shell. Overall, a very delicious meal and we look forward to coming again! Grazie Nino & everyone!

    Bread for the table seasoned with olive oil and herbs - delicious! (Pairs great with their baked eggplant appetizer)
    Jyothi C.

    Experienced an excellent meal here, enjoying two of my favorite italian dishes. The location is a bit odd but there's parking and the picturesque interior makes up for the nondescript exterior. Food: The baked eggplant appetizer (INVOLTINI DI MELANZANE) came fresh out the oven literally still bubbling (!) and was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The seasoned complimentary bread for the table works great to sop up any extra tomato sauce and I recommend getting the side of garlic bread to accompany any pasta entrees. The Spicy Rigatoni sauce was lush and silky on fresh al dente pasta that somehow stayed hot in its serving dish throughout dinner. Our service was great and the space is beautiful. They have happy hours and even date night specials - will definitely be back!

    Cheese wheel pasta
    Chrissie O.

    Loved this restaurant. Service was great. I really wanted the cheese wheel pasta and it didn't disappoint. So cheesy and so tasty. You could watch them mix your food in the cheese wheel which was really cool. The tiramisu was also unique with pouring the marscapone cream on top of the lady fingers. It is in a random spot so don't be fooled. Only disliked the seating. It has some Velcro where the cushions couldn't even hold anymore so the cushions against the wall kept falling. Hopefully they upgrade the seating.

    Fried burrata
    Jan H.

    I came here for a small gathering with a group fur easter lunch. Parking is ready and the weren't too packed. First thing I noticed was how adorable the decor is inside. It's decorated to make you feel like you are in a restaurant in Italy. Lots of cute photo ops and beautiful painted walls. Some of the ladies had a great time taking photos. The restaurant had their regular menu and a special pre fixe menu. I decided to order the pre fixe and got the eggplant burrata - this was served foood and it just wasn't what i expected. I didn't really finish it. I also ordered the lobster ravioli which looked like a small portion but was surprisingly filling. It also had a great flavor, not too fishy. The sauce is a cream sauce with fresh tomates. For dessert I chose the cannoli, since it's a classic Italian dessert. It was very good, and creamy, and had chocolate drizzled on it with chocolate chips. Definitely a solid end up my meal. The service was excellent and the staff went above and beyond to help explain things, check on us, and even take pictures of our group. They have a great patio area that's covered, and we hope to host an event at in the near future.

    Bonnie Y.

    I was excited to try out this somewhat new Italian place in the neighborhood. We ordered many pasta dishes including cheese wheel with mushroom and sausage, which was pretty good. I ordered seafood special. It was okay. Overall, the pasta dishes would taste better if they are not too salty. I'd love to go back to try their dessert next time as i was too full to have some this time.

    Zuppa Di cozze e vongole
    Valerie C.

    My party of three came on a Wednesday night at 6 PM. We had a reservation but didn't need it since the restaurant wasn't entirely full. Parking is no problem, this restaurant is located on the exit of Mercy Rd by the Chevron gas station. Service is friendly, albeit a bit slow at times. Our waitress had forgotten get us bread and our waters were not refilled towards the end of the night. We decided to eat here since my friend had come here previously with a larger party and reccomeneded it. I was also surprised to hear an Italian resturant open up in Mira Mesa. The food however, was subpar. My ratings are below: Antipasti Zuppa di cozze e vongole - Mussels, clams, spicy tomato sauce: (1/5) The shell fish is frozen, not fresh. It has a strong seafood flavor that isn't the fresh brine you typically get. Both mussels and clams were overcooked and chewy. The bread it came with was too doughy. Carpaccio di manzo - Tenderlion carpaccio with arugala salad (1/5): Just slightly thick beef slices with a hard wedge of lemon and a sprinkle of argula. Pasta Pappardelle Ragu (4/5): This was the best dish of the night. Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the ragu was nice and beefy. Docked one point because it needed more salt. Asiago Gnocchi - Gnocchi stuffed with asiago cheese in a creamy pesto sauce (3/5): A heavy and oily dish. We added sausage to the dish as our protein. It was just ok. Overall, food was lackluster and a bit underwhelming overall, nothing was exciting for my palette. Glad we stopped by but I don't believe I'll find myself back here.

    Cioppino
    David Z.

    Came here to try this spot. It is located in the corner of a lot tucked away on Mercy Rd. The inside is quite large and decorated very well. There are tons of tables. Service was quick and friendly. The food was really good. Pastas were flavorful and the drinks were delicious. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

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