This place is absolutely fantastic. Amazing food, great wine, large portions. Easy to get a same day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor S.
Worst lunch experience I have ever had in NYC. We ordered take out. It was over an hour late. And it was the worst food we have ever had in this city. I'm attaching the $32 steak salad we received. An no, that was not half eaten. The picture was taken before we even tasted it. The steak was burnt and not edible. If I would give it zero stars I would, as we wasted a lot of money and ended up having to order pizza.
Jonathan Dranoff
Four of us met for lunch on a rainy winter afternoon. None of us had ea ten at Amali previously.Service was prompt and courteous, and the room is attractive and uncluttered. The menu includes nice salads, larger entrees, brunch foods, and sandwiches. I'll comment on the dish I had, which was a steak salad. The steak was of good quality, and it was cooked as I requested. It was served with a bitter green and a cheese that tasted a little like goat cheese. The dish was very good but would have been better with more flavor contrast. The bitter greens could have been more bitter, and a more flavorful vinaigrette would have made the dish more interesting. My nephew thought his burger was excellent, my wife enjoyed her salmon salad, and my brother enjoyed his olive oil pancakes.As a lunch spot near Bloomingdale's this is a fine choice, and I would happily visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
JDfromCT
Four of us met for lunch on a rainy winter afternoon. None of us had ea ten at Amali previously. Service was prompt and courteous, and the room is attractive and uncluttered. The menu includes nice salads, larger entrees, brunch foods, and sandwiches. I'll comment on the dish I had, which was a steak salad. The steak was of good quality, and it was cooked as I requested. It was served with a bitter green and a cheese that tasted a little like goat cheese. The dish was very good but would have been better with more flavor contrast. The bitter greens could have been more bitter, and a more flavorful vinaigrette would have made the dish more interesting. My nephew thought his burger was excellent, my wife enjoyed her salmon salad, and my brother enjoyed his olive oil pancakes. As a lunch spot near Bloomingdale's this is a fine choice, and I would happily visit again.
David Roberts
The preparation and service were first rate. However, the quality of my filet and my wife's lamb were just average.Disappointed, and will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Anthony P.
RATING: 7.8/10 PRO TIP: Was able to seat us on a Friday at 7pm right away, though it got crowded quick. If you choose the pasta, get the cavatelli, trust me. You probs haven't heard of this place but you'll be pleasantly surprised. The bread that they give you is fresh, coated with sesame seeds and comes with a delicious spread we couldn't get more of. Surprised to say the least. CAVATELLI Of the pasta options available, I elected for this one while my friend got the pappardelle and we both agreed this one was better. It was PERFECTLY al dente and had this nice bouncy chewiness to it, with the savory meatiness of the lamb and a little smokiness as well. It was a really good dish and I was pleasantly surprised. They have a pretty large drink menu too and you'll be able to find something you like. For me, I like sweet drinks/cocktails so I feel like I was really happy with my choices. The ambience is busy, a little elevated, but the dining room is def packed; you are just inches away from other tables. Nice space otherwise. Service was attentive. FINAL CATEGORY: GREAT (terrible / bad / ok / good / GREAT / excellent)
M Belen
great place , variety of foodGood wine and drinks listThe atmosphere is excellent as well as the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Angiulo
Not a thrill to be had. Unappealing atmosphere. The key flavors in the Whipped Feta could not be found. The Spaghetti alla Chitarra was bland and the pasta was overcooked. The latte was average.The saving grace of this meal was the extensive wine list.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kenny Sullivan
My dining experience at Amali with three friends was simply exceptional. From the moment we entered, the ambiance welcomed us with its charming allure. The service was impeccable, striking the perfect balance between attentiveness and allowing us to enjoy our meal uninterrupted. We started with the hummus and labneh, which I dare say was the best I've ever had. My choice of the filet mignon was cooked to perfection, and the side of fingerling potatoes were beyond delicious. The server's recommendation for a wine pairing added another layer of enjoyment to our meal. In summary, the vibe, service, and food at Amali exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend it as a must-visit dining destination.
I met some friends for dinner here, and it was an unexpected but great find. The food was great, and the staff took great care of us. Thinking about the roasted garlic labneh makes my mouth water. The truffle steak and fingerling potatoes were also very flavorful. I will be back!
Amali is a beautiful restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine in midtown Manhattan. Choose from an extensive wine list with over 400 selections, cocktails, liquor, all sorts of seafood, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and items on the grill. Amali has a weekday lunch tasting menu which offers an appetizer and entree for merely $39. Also weekday happy hours from 5-7pm. Their friendly staffs took our order of a couple cocktails, roasted clams, oysters, pasta, and lamb chops. Everything is fresh and tasty especially the lamb chops. It is not gamey and blasting with flavor. Reserve a table and try one of the best Mediterranean food in town by Amali!October in Astoria 18Every Rose Has Its Thorn 19Roasted LI Clams 21Oysters on the Half Shell 4Spaghettini 34Lamb Chops 65
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RaeP
Everything here was amazing! The food is phenomenal, one of the better restaurants I've been to in a while! The spicy feta is incredible, an absolute must. The service was also great, it felt like we had a team of people catering to us. Will definitely be back!
AlisonO
The service and food was excellent! I had the sunchoke salad to start which was divine and then the Mediterranean chicken Caesar salad was delicious. I will definitely be back and will recommend to friends in the neighborhood.
Speedy
Nice ambiance and good service combined with excellent food make the experience worth the relatively high cost which includes an 18% service charge. Acoustics in back dining area are poor due to hard surfaces and box design!
monical
Food was very good as well as the service. The restaurant did not hand out reaurant week menus to any patrons. l heard everyone asking for the menu sitting around me and I had to ask for the menu too. There was a table of 3 older woman sitting with a mini mag flashlight to the right of me. I didn't mind the bright light at first being they probably needed it to read the menus but they left the light on. The situation became more odd to me when 2 younger people joined them and the light was still being used, I was assuming at one point they would shut it off, it was distracting and rude. I felt like I was at a club the way the people were shining the light around. I ate through 2 courses before I ask the waiter to please ask them to stop shingling the light on me. I'm sure this is a one off experience but worth mentioning since I had to be the one to ask for something to be done. Be aware the restaurant adds an 18% service fee(I was at a table of 2).
This place is absolutely fantastic. Amazing food, great wine, large portions. Easy to get a same day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst lunch experience I have ever had in NYC. We ordered take out. It was over an hour late. And it was the worst food we have ever had in this city. I'm attaching the $32 steak salad we received. An no, that was not half eaten. The picture was taken before we even tasted it. The steak was burnt and not edible. If I would give it zero stars I would, as we wasted a lot of money and ended up having to order pizza.
Four of us met for lunch on a rainy winter afternoon. None of us had ea ten at Amali previously.Service was prompt and courteous, and the room is attractive and uncluttered. The menu includes nice salads, larger entrees, brunch foods, and sandwiches. I'll comment on the dish I had, which was a steak salad. The steak was of good quality, and it was cooked as I requested. It was served with a bitter green and a cheese that tasted a little like goat cheese. The dish was very good but would have been better with more flavor contrast. The bitter greens could have been more bitter, and a more flavorful vinaigrette would have made the dish more interesting. My nephew thought his burger was excellent, my wife enjoyed her salmon salad, and my brother enjoyed his olive oil pancakes.As a lunch spot near Bloomingdale's this is a fine choice, and I would happily visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Four of us met for lunch on a rainy winter afternoon. None of us had ea ten at Amali previously. Service was prompt and courteous, and the room is attractive and uncluttered. The menu includes nice salads, larger entrees, brunch foods, and sandwiches. I'll comment on the dish I had, which was a steak salad. The steak was of good quality, and it was cooked as I requested. It was served with a bitter green and a cheese that tasted a little like goat cheese. The dish was very good but would have been better with more flavor contrast. The bitter greens could have been more bitter, and a more flavorful vinaigrette would have made the dish more interesting. My nephew thought his burger was excellent, my wife enjoyed her salmon salad, and my brother enjoyed his olive oil pancakes. As a lunch spot near Bloomingdale's this is a fine choice, and I would happily visit again.
The preparation and service were first rate. However, the quality of my filet and my wife's lamb were just average.Disappointed, and will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
RATING: 7.8/10 PRO TIP: Was able to seat us on a Friday at 7pm right away, though it got crowded quick. If you choose the pasta, get the cavatelli, trust me. You probs haven't heard of this place but you'll be pleasantly surprised. The bread that they give you is fresh, coated with sesame seeds and comes with a delicious spread we couldn't get more of. Surprised to say the least. CAVATELLI Of the pasta options available, I elected for this one while my friend got the pappardelle and we both agreed this one was better. It was PERFECTLY al dente and had this nice bouncy chewiness to it, with the savory meatiness of the lamb and a little smokiness as well. It was a really good dish and I was pleasantly surprised. They have a pretty large drink menu too and you'll be able to find something you like. For me, I like sweet drinks/cocktails so I feel like I was really happy with my choices. The ambience is busy, a little elevated, but the dining room is def packed; you are just inches away from other tables. Nice space otherwise. Service was attentive. FINAL CATEGORY: GREAT (terrible / bad / ok / good / GREAT / excellent)
great place , variety of foodGood wine and drinks listThe atmosphere is excellent as well as the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not a thrill to be had. Unappealing atmosphere. The key flavors in the Whipped Feta could not be found. The Spaghetti alla Chitarra was bland and the pasta was overcooked. The latte was average.The saving grace of this meal was the extensive wine list.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
My dining experience at Amali with three friends was simply exceptional. From the moment we entered, the ambiance welcomed us with its charming allure. The service was impeccable, striking the perfect balance between attentiveness and allowing us to enjoy our meal uninterrupted. We started with the hummus and labneh, which I dare say was the best I've ever had. My choice of the filet mignon was cooked to perfection, and the side of fingerling potatoes were beyond delicious. The server's recommendation for a wine pairing added another layer of enjoyment to our meal. In summary, the vibe, service, and food at Amali exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend it as a must-visit dining destination.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezze Platter, Brussels Sprouts, Whipped Feta, Fingerling Potatoes
I met some friends for dinner here, and it was an unexpected but great find. The food was great, and the staff took great care of us. Thinking about the roasted garlic labneh makes my mouth water. The truffle steak and fingerling potatoes were also very flavorful. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amali is a beautiful restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine in midtown Manhattan. Choose from an extensive wine list with over 400 selections, cocktails, liquor, all sorts of seafood, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and items on the grill. Amali has a weekday lunch tasting menu which offers an appetizer and entree for merely $39. Also weekday happy hours from 5-7pm. Their friendly staffs took our order of a couple cocktails, roasted clams, oysters, pasta, and lamb chops. Everything is fresh and tasty especially the lamb chops. It is not gamey and blasting with flavor. Reserve a table and try one of the best Mediterranean food in town by Amali!October in Astoria 18Every Rose Has Its Thorn 19Roasted LI Clams 21Oysters on the Half Shell 4Spaghettini 34Lamb Chops 65
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything here was amazing! The food is phenomenal, one of the better restaurants I've been to in a while! The spicy feta is incredible, an absolute must. The service was also great, it felt like we had a team of people catering to us. Will definitely be back!
The service and food was excellent! I had the sunchoke salad to start which was divine and then the Mediterranean chicken Caesar salad was delicious. I will definitely be back and will recommend to friends in the neighborhood.
Nice ambiance and good service combined with excellent food make the experience worth the relatively high cost which includes an 18% service charge. Acoustics in back dining area are poor due to hard surfaces and box design!
Food was very good as well as the service. The restaurant did not hand out reaurant week menus to any patrons. l heard everyone asking for the menu sitting around me and I had to ask for the menu too. There was a table of 3 older woman sitting with a mini mag flashlight to the right of me. I didn't mind the bright light at first being they probably needed it to read the menus but they left the light on. The situation became more odd to me when 2 younger people joined them and the light was still being used, I was assuming at one point they would shut it off, it was distracting and rude. I felt like I was at a club the way the people were shining the light around. I ate through 2 courses before I ask the waiter to please ask them to stop shingling the light on me. I'm sure this is a one off experience but worth mentioning since I had to be the one to ask for something to be done. Be aware the restaurant adds an 18% service fee(I was at a table of 2).