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I typically meet friends here a few times a year. The positives are the delicious wedding soup, house salad, and large portions. I do not care for their red sauce, so I typically order dishes that do not require it. This time I had the Chicken Capriciosa. It was a huge portion, enough for leftovers and then some. Unfortunately the chicken was hard. Perhaps the cutlets were sitting around under the heat lamp until needed for the dish. I tried eating the leftovers two days later, thinking the dressing from the dish would soften the chicken....no such luck. But... my dog enjoyed her meal since I was disappointed and ready to toss it into the trash. She probably thought it was chicken jerky. The only reason why I keep coming back is because my friend needs GF items and this restaurant accommodates her needs. Lastly, when asked what type of sauce I wanted for my pasta, I chose Alfredo since the red is terrible. The waitress never told me there was a $5 up charge. My husband wanted a soda refill and then again he was never informed they do not have free refills. I do not want to return, but probably will go back but try a different meal. read more

Caffe Amici - No free refills on soda. - Pizza Near Me - Selden, New York

Some restaurants quietly weave themselves into the fabric of our lives. Others become landmarks of memory. Caffè Amici in Selden falls somewhere in between. Serving Italian classics since 1992, this neighborhood staple has clearly grown with the community around it. I first remember stopping here as a high school student, ducking in with friends for a quick slice and a soda after school or before rehearsals for the latest musical or play. Back then it was the kind of pizzeria where the counter buzzed and the ovens never seemed to rest. Twenty-four years later, I returned for my father's birthday lunch and found that the place had undergone something of a glow-up. What was once a straightforward pizzeria has evolved into a full restaurant experience, complete with white linens, warm lighting, and painted murals that give the room a distinctly Italian-American charm. It feels like the kind of place where someone might lean back in their chair, sip an espresso, and say piano piano, life is good. Lunch here begins generously. Each entrée arrives with a choice of soup or salad and a side, a detail that feels refreshingly old school. I ordered the Pollo Francese, a dish that has long been a favorite in Italian-American kitchens. The lightly egg-battered chicken was sautéed in a lemon, butter, and white wine sauce that tasted bright and comforting at the same time. My side of angel hair pasta absorbed the sauce beautifully, turning each bite into something quietly satisfying. Alongside it came a bowl of Stracciatella, a delicate spinach and egg drop consommé with meatballs that felt like something straight from la cucina della nonna. Around the table, the dishes told their own stories. A Tilapia Oreganata, crusted with toasted breadcrumbs and finished with lemon and white wine, arrived with pasta and a hearty bowl of minestrone. The Shrimp Marinara, paired with clams in a plum tomato sauce over pasta, was served with Tortellini in Brodo, the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out. A beautifully prepared seabass, resting on escarole and white beans in a delicate white wine sauce, was accompanied by a comforting bowl of Pasta Fagioli. Before all of that, though, there were the garlic knots. Buttery, fragrant, and unapologetically loaded with garlic, they set the tone for the meal. As in many Italian households, our table quickly adopted the unspoken rule that everyone gets a taste of everyone else's dish. After all, sharing food is half the experience. Mangia, mangia. The service throughout was warm, attentive, and easygoing, the kind that makes a family lunch feel relaxed rather than rushed. Portions were generous enough that we all left with leftovers, which in Italian-American dining is often the quiet mark of a successful meal. And while the dining room now carries the polish of a full restaurant, the spirit of the original pizzeria remains. The counter still offers a tempting lineup of pizzas, calzones, strombolis, and sandwiches for anyone looking for a quick bite. Some places change over time. Others simply grow into themselves. At Caffè Amici, it feels like both. Caffè Amici353 Independence PlazaSelden, NY 11784(631) 698-0818info@caffeamiciselden.com read more

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Met a family member here on their recommendation. Decorated for Christmas with an overall warm appearance. Missed the take out pizza/ dessert counter when I entered; good number of customers in our way out. Food was good: garlic knots smothered in oil, different than the typical way. Got the balsamic chicken pizza which was made with a delicious balsamic vinegar, fresh mushrooms and red peppers, and big pieces of grilled chicken. Service was okay: lots of ancillary staff assisting, not consistently our server whose name was not disclosed. Nice bathrooms. Clean overall. Ample parking; located in strip mall with Home Depot. read more

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We came here on a Thursday night. It was PACKED! It turns out they were doing a fundraiser 20% of bills going to a local kid Bella, fighting brain cancer. Wow, what a turn out they had and what a cause to support. Even with the chaos (meaning the number of people), the staff held it down. We had a 15 minute wait to be seated, nothing in the grand scheme of things. Something to note: I did call on the way there to see if we could get on waitlist. The hostess stated they do not do that. Our food was delicious, there was an extended wait time for that which the waiter apologized for. In the meantime we enjoyed spicy honey peach margaritas (included in pictures). A+... 2 and tipsy. Their garlic knots served instead of typical bread were extremely oily, and served with a side of Parmesan cheese. The place was already decorated for the holidays, everyone was in a good mood and delighted to be there for the cause. read more

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A good option for standard Long Island Italian staples, and ideal for big groups. I came here with a 20 person group for a lunch that had several courses-- which gave a pretty good general overview of what Caffe Amici had to offer. First, we got several plates of garlic knots- that were DRENCHED in butter... so much butter that it pooled in a puddle at the bottom of the bowl. I've never seen a garlic knot that greasy anywhere else before so was kind of put off by these. However, things got a lot better after we were given 3 mixed plates of fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, and baked clams, each with delicious red sauce to dip. Everything in this course was very good and piping hot, with plenty of lemon wedges to drizzle over it all! Everyone's salads were very fresh, with a tangy yet creamy balsamic dressing that I would love to have again. We also appreciated that there were no giant onion pieces in it, just crisp lettuce and veggies. The small penne pasta course was also delicious! It looked deceptively simple, but every element was perfectly done. The red sauce was slightly sweet and garlicky, the penne cooked to al dente, and the shaved Parmesan on top was very nice. They gave everyone a choice between shrimp scampi, veal Marsala, or eggplant rollatini. All were delicious, a little on the heavier side with massive portions, but isn't that why you come to a place like this?! Then as if that wasn't enough food... they hit us with a dessert assortment of cookies, which had the best mini cannoli I've had on Long Island in a WHILE. They were clearly freshly made- with shells as crisp as anything, filled all the way with delicious ricotta cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Overall this place is definitely worth coming back to, especially for the cannoli and delicious fried appetizers. The waitstaff were really efficient and attentive too. read more

Came here for dinner on a monday night. The place was packed. Staff was very friendly and didnt make us wait long. The kids all got a Sicilian pizza and loved it. They also shared a rigatoni ala vodka. Love the generous portion sizes. We have been coming to this restaurant or ordering takeout from them for the last 10 years and they never disappoint. I also like the italian wedding soup as well. The supersize garlic knots are good too! read more

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café amici is a staple. i love their monday and tuesday pasta deal which includes an appetizer, a drink, a pasta, and a dessert for $23. this deal is truly exceptional. i got the pasta purses which comes with a red pepper sauce that is absolutely creamy, flavorful, literally delicious. their chocolate cake is also exceptional. it's very moist but not too heavy. service is great and the restaurant does get very busy, so i anticipated waiting a bit for my pasta, but truly a great deal and a great dinner. i would definitely recommend checking out café amici. read more

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I didn't like this place very much, the Caesar Salad was very basic, like the kind you'd get at a deli. My main course was a veal dish that wasn't prepared like it was described. Reminded me of a balsamic Mediterranean salad placed on top of a veal chop. It was drenched in balsamic dressing which the server didn't warn me about. The ambiance is that of a pizzeria with a restaurant in the back. I well say in the mid section of the restaurant they added a nice looking bar. It's not bad as a pizzeria but I wouldn't go for a nice Italian dinner. read more

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Husband and I went here for dinner after a long discussion on how I didn't wanna go. He said let's give it a try once again we used to go to Amici's years ago when Sally used it own it.. let's stop by saying we had the shrimp. It sucked, fake shrimp, frozen, and just cooked and served on the specials that night were rice balls they sucked. They were the size of marbles. They should be embarrassed to even serve this for $18 we had the muscles they were good. I ordered the macaroni rigatoni with broccoli Rabe and sausage that sucked also couldn't even get the Broccoli robs down. They was so tough.service was meh......sorry not for me we live when we have friends all the time. This is definitely not the place..... read more

Went for Restaurant Week and it was overall a great meal and great experience. Service was fair. The place was packed yet the staff was attentive. For app we had capellini cakes and crostini di rabe. Both were phenomenal. Crostini di rabe needs to be added to the regular menu if it is not already! First entree was Farfalle Rustica which was good and the chicken was great. Second one was Pollo Fresca which I would order for myself next time, the pesto was a perfect addition. Dessert we had a cannoli, chocolate Peanutbutter cake and a cappuccino . All delicious again. 9.7/10 meal. Would also like to shoutout to the manager possibly owner walking around. Great guy. read more

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Hard to understand why they have a 3.5 star review. This place is spot on. Service is amazing, the server and his help were on top of our table every few minutes. Water was never empty and drinks were always full. We've been coming here since it opened and it's always been amazing food. The creativity is above all amazing. Ok, so maybe a Mac and cheese pizza slice is not Italian, but its to die for. The bread is excellent, the pizza was perfect, the gunocci was amazingly flavorful. Inside is clean and inviting, with the aroma of real Italian cooking. We no longer live in the area but make our way here to have some good Italian cooking and godd Italian hospitality. read more

I experienced one of the worst experiences while dining at caffe amici this evening ,although the food itself was very good,the service was the worst by far. My daughter and wife recieved there salad and weren't even 1/2 way done before there meals came and there salads were taken away .We were being rushed so much my food was being taken away before i could finish ,I had to keep saying i wasn't finished yet. I had to ask for a drink refill after slurping my straw and my server was standing 6' from me . Full meal from sit down to bill paid was less the 45 min. Very disappointed ,we have been to this establishment many times,and when they delivered ordered every week very sad also we went early so it was not to busy . read more

Best chicken parm and penne in the country. Haven't been back in 18 years, since I've lived on the island. I grew up around the corner from this joint as a regular and it blew every expectation I had out the water. Tough to do as we all know. 10/10 hands down read more

The bf and I were fortunate enough to dine here on Saturday 7/29/2023. He raved about the place and was eager to get my thoughts on the venue. We were seated immediately upon walking in. We made 6:15pm reservations..just in case. The place was full but, not overly crowded. We were greeted right away by our server, Lydia. She was friendly and pleasant. Since it was my first time here, I asked her what were her favorites on the menu? She shared that she was partial to the veal Marsala dish with pasta. Lydia has a welcoming spirit, I instantly felt at home. I decided to go with one of the combo dishes made up of veal cutlet, chicken cutlet, fried shrimp and eggplant Rollatine. The bf was disappointed that they no longer served the scungilli dish he had been craving. Apparently, there was not a very high demand for it from the general public. He opted for the veal parmigiana entree. Both our dishes came with sides. Broccoli for me, rigatoni for him. Our dishes were plentiful in size, fresh and delicious! We shared a decadent dessert...a croissant stuffed with cannoli filling! I'm not sure who made up that combination but, my sugar rush lasted late into the evening!! All in all our experience was fantastic! I made sure I told Rueben the manager, how our delicious meal was made even better by Lydia's first class service and attentiveness. As we left with our doggie bags, I made a vow to visit again soon. read more

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Food is usually good, but the last 2 times notice a lot more salt in the food( past few months) The garlic knots are usually softer, but last few months they are harder than normal The soups are always good Been going there for years Maybe limit the salt alittle- don't want customers feeling the salt surge Service is always good n the ambiance of the place, great for date lunch or dinners And family get togethers read more

Went to Caffe Amici's restaurant for lunch with four friends. Horrible experience!! Food was awful, greasy, and on stale bread. Then, I pulled a hair out of my sandwich, that wasn't mine! The manager was not helpful at all. He wouldn't honor our coupon for one free lunch even after the waitress told us we could use the coupon and order anything on the menu. Our group will never go back there. read more

This is a nice local spot we enjoy and they have a wonderful deal for pasta tonight. We went last week, although I always love the gnocchi Bolognese I didn't feel like complaining, but they absolutely overcooked the gnocchi to the point where it was just squishy and all squished together, so it was a little unfortunate, but our waitress was really great and I enjoyed our date night. I've never really had that issue when I order the gnocchi so I feel like this was just a one time thing. They're usually super crowded on Monday, Tuesday for obvious reasons, but will definitely return and love their garlic knots. read more

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Always delicious whether take out or sit down. Pasta night has great deals. Generous servings, great atmosphere.

The food is beautifully presented, the staff is attentive and the ambiance nice. The music however is slightly a little too loud for me. I had the chicken cutlet slider on a garlic roll and it was fabulous. Very tasty, just the right size for a quick snack. read more

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They know how to make pizza and their Chicken Marsala Specialty Pie is to die for. Mann the marsala sauce mixed with the cheese, mushrooms and chicken just fills you up! read more

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Came for pizza with some friends and ordered a pie and garlic knots. The pizza came out very fast and was super cheesy. Their garlic knots are my favorite! Not too much garlic, but instead a little butter and cheese. So good!! The workers were very nice and helpful, and even brought out our food to where we were sitting. Looking forward to coming again! read more

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Made reservations for 4 at 5 pm last night. Had a booth reserved for us. Our server, Danny, was excellen. We were able to have time between courses. Nothing was rushed. Food wax excellent. Garlic knots were the best I have had. Will return again read more

We showed up with a party of 5 including a toddler. No seats available inside which is understandable. Table and chairs outside is where we decided to sit. Unfortunately tho we were refused a high chair outside because " it will walk away". Excuse me ? We can bring it back in when we are done and I was again told no. You have seating outside next to a parking lot and refuse a toddler be safe. Ok. When I said to the manager "you would rather lose customers then let us use a highchair ? " I was told yes. Well adios amici's. Not very family friendly at all. What a shame. read more

We ordered via Uber eats. The garlic knots weren't good and left a taste in my mouth longer than it should have but the penne alla vodka was fantastic. Creamy, tasteful and soft noodles. I'll get the pasta from here again. read more

The food was delicious and abundant. Monday and Tuesday are pasta nights with a special pricing for an all in meal of almost two dozen choices . Service was fully attentive and always helpful. Also impossible to eat it all bur I tried, still came home with two thirds for another full meal at home. Wine was excellent and desserts were wonderful. We got there at 5:30 and got the last table for 4 but turnover was well spread so few people had to wait . read more

The salad was amazing which is why I'll give it two stars but I also ordered a side of sausage. The sausage wasn't cooked properly and I genuinely thought it was just the lighting but I legit got food poisoning from it. Definitely will not be eating here again. P.s. A friend of mine also got sick from eating the sausage here. We only found that out from me just saying I ate here.. read more

Had a big luncheon for about 50 people. The food portions were huge and delicious with a big menu. The service was exceptional, especially Jen and the other staff. They were personable, efficient, and so very accomodating. Highly recommend! read more

Got carrot, food was okay, not great. Dinner doesn't come with salad for carrot but offer side in menu. Toasted hero roll barely toasted. Large salad had 3 tomatoes and 3 cumbers and mixed greens (some wilted lettuce) with carrots. Counter "help" gave part of order and walked away with no explanation that he was checking on the rest of the order. Calzone was not fully cooked, bottom bread was doughy. I was told price, asked why amt was $5 higher. He said bc it's a credit card. I asked why he didn't mention it, he said it was on the sheet , smirked and walked away. Over all, this was not $126 dinner and won't go back. read more

Really enjoyable dinner with business associates. Great atmosphere, modern decor, and the cases filled with pizzas, rolls, and desserts was certainly eye-catching. Started my meal with decadent garlic knots for the table. There's were warm, soft and bursting with flavor. Followed that up with a sausage and pepper roll and antipasto for appetizers. Both were very good. The S&P roll was flaky, tender, and very savory. Very enjoyable. Antipasto was really nice with fresh meats, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives and more. Also tried the Pasta Fagioli. Very savory but now heavy. Great soup! For a main course I ordered the chicken scarpiello which was a tasty blend of chicken, sausage, peppers, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and potatoes in a savory brown sauce. Ordered with a side of farfalle which was a perfect compliment. Overall, this was a very satisfying dish which I could not finish...lol Cafee Amici certainly does not skimp on their portions. Very generous. All in all, a very enjoyable, satisfying meal at Cafee Amici. Looking forward to coming back. Highly Recommend! read more

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Saturday night reservation for 8, bill came to $500.00, had coupon, but would not be honored due to small print excluding weekends and holidays. Small print could barely be read. Large print with discount was VERY visible to bring you in. Manager Ruben would not honor nor even have the decency to even discuss if he could do something. Just moved to Selden area from Florida and WOULD NEVER go back to this place. read more

10/10 definitely recommend this place if you're looking to get great food & drinks! The staff is friendly and the place is nice and clean!

Very disappointed normally the food here is great, ordered a veal parmesan hero and had to throw it out because the veal was so tough to chew, it was all GRISTLE!!!!! For twenty dollars the veal should be EDIBLE and it wasn't!!! read more

Great food, nice staff. Terrible ambiance. Don't sit near the bar, kitchen, or pizza parlor area. That leaves a small area on the back. read more

Caffe Amici - Pizza Near Me - Selden, New York

Pizza is always fresh and consistent, big variety of specialty slices and my favorite l, different salad slices! Not to forget they have the most incredible house salad dressing and creamy balsamic dressing. Dining in, you get a generous portion and a side of pasta as well as soup or salad. Honestly, we have been coming here for 30 years and grew up watching Joe go from staff to management to owner. It's definitely one of our go to restaurants. They have specials, lubch and dinner menus, pasta night and a huge menu... easily somrthing for everyone and me and my son go out of our way at least once a week to eat here. Sauce is delicious and you can't beat the garlic knots! Highly recommend whether your looking for casual, take out, quick or a family dinner. Cafe Amici has everything and does it well! read more

When to take out they give you one little piece of end of the bread and cold garlic knots. They will never serve that the restaurant

Decent pizza here. Nothing too special but also nothing wrong with it. I do have other pizzerias I would rather go in this street than this though. Good atmosphere, good shopping center and easy to get to read more

AMAZING deal for Monday's & Tuesday's. $18.99 for wine, bread, soup/salad, entree, and dessert. Huge proportion's too. Luckily they have boxes to take home. I ordered the Farfalle Caffe Amici -- shrimp, mushrooms, & tomatoes in a pink sauce. SOO good. 10/10. The wait staff was extremely attentive and always right on time when we needed them. The house wine was also surprisingly great. I'll be back for sure! PS they have a $100 deal for $79.99 at the local Costco. RUN! read more

Caffe Amici - Run to the local Costco for this offer! - Pizza Near Me - Selden, New York

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Caffe Amici has long been a favorite for my family so I was very upset when my wife and I took the chance and ordered out the Veal Masala last night (we usually order the chicken version). The veal was tough and rubbery. Maybe it needed to be pounded out more or it was just a bad cut of meat. We expected a much better experience. I'm expecting better in the future. read more

Upon arriving our party of four was seated at a large booth. The restaurant is big, with several tables surrounded by booths and a bar nestled on the far right side of the eating area. Our waiter, Anthony, was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful with making substitutions. Tuesday is pasta night so I ordered the cavatelli in a marinara sauce. The dinner came with a choice of soup or salad, a desert, and beverage. I ordered a Caesar salad to start. The salad was fresh, it contained plenty of cheese, and the dressing was very good. The sauce was fresh and flavorful, the cavatelli were excellent, the pasta was cooked al dente and it arrived hot. The only flaw, in this delicious meal was the desert. Instead of following our waiter's recommendation to order the house prepared Italian cheese cake, I went with the chocolate cake. I would avoid the chocolate and go with the house prepared ricotta cheese cake next time. Takeaways 1. Pasta night is a must! 2. The house wine is fine. 3. Excellent portions for the price. 4. Parking is not an issue. 5. Reservations are a must! 6. Ask for a booth when reserving a seat. read more

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