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Amali

Amali

Mediterranean Restaurant, Greek Restaurant, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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  • Eater
    EaterApril 6, 2016
    This handsome Mediterranean restaurant serves one of the city's top brick chickens, and the seafood, pasta dishes, and charcuterie are just as good. Read more
  • Sarah A.heart icon on user image
    Sarah ArnoldFebruary 5, 2014
    You can't go wrong with the tagliatelle or orecchiette special if it's available. The burrata app and Brussels are also great. But whatever you do, get the eggplant. And of course pay with Cover!
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    lanamaniacMarch 6, 2016
    Get the Farro salad and brick chicken. You won't regret it! Also, the bubbly wines and cocktails are good as well.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael G.November 3, 2021
    Fantastic food! The quinoa crusted duck, ravioli, whipped feta, ans grilled chicories were all delightful. Outdoor seating setup was great but unfortunately no heaters
  • Reserve
    ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
    The lamb burger is available at lunch, topped with feta, tzatziki, onion and cucumber — all huddled up in a sesame brioche. Read more
  • Bridget G.heart icon on user image
    Bridget GaelSeptember 10, 2021
    Loved Amali! Buzzy ambiance with great cocktails (we liked the vodka grapefruit one) and that seafood forward tapas (octopus w fingerling potatoes and the heirloom tomato hummus were hits)
  • Mike F.heart icon on user image
    Mike FriedmanDecember 26, 2014
    Hip, wholesome, delicious Mediterranean food. Try the Grilled Halloumi and the always-fresh filet of the day. Swaggy date spot near Midtown.
  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesJuly 18, 2018
    Amali has an artisanal cheese and salumi selection to try alongside signature wines (there’s about 400 options to choose from)! Read more
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    nathan archambaultMarch 8, 2015
    Take the best foods and ingredients from every different type of Mediterranean cuisine, mash it up and spit it out and you end up with the menu at Amali. A real original.
  • Nick C.heart icon on user image
    Nick ContiDecember 10, 2016
    Amazing food and service...octopus. Beet salad. Feta dumplings
  • Christine P.
    Christine PApril 26, 2013
    Classy, comfortable restaurant in a great area. Fantastic wine they'll pair beautifully with your order. Friendly staff, great experience, and they accept the IndulgeNY card now!
  • Sara D.
    Sara DavisApril 17, 2014
    Brussels sprouts, amazing sommelier and great owners make this a destination spot! Don't miss out on the back room with the skylight.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    Try the mushroom or the artichoke crostini. The eggplant vegetable dish is seasonal and well-flavored, with a yogurt honey base and a kick of Calabrian chili puree. Read more
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    ChrisJanuary 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome orecchiette. It sounds a bit spicy, but it's got the right amount of kick. Try the brussels sprouts too, and don't forget to pay with Cover!
  • Lori L.heart icon on user image
    Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Dishes are a seamless blend of Italian and Mediterranean flavors and ingredients. Order a few dishes for the table, and don't skip a pasta or entrée either.
  • Christin G.heart icon on user image
    Christin GabrielMarch 22, 2016
    Great octopus, excellent burrata. Try some of the Greek mainland wines.
  • Ali W.
    Ali WeinsteinDecember 21, 2011
    Try the burrata for an appetizer - it is amazing. Our server, Amy gave great recommendations and was extremely pleasant. The owner, James Mallios did an incredible job and runs a great restaurant!
  • Selma-Rachel S.
    Selma-Rachel SwireOctober 27, 2017
    Delicious! Octopus and pasta bolagnese were outstanding.
  • Alexandra L.
    Alexandra LeiteFebruary 24, 2013
    The bar at the entrance looks great. You think you've made a good. Wrong. The food is far from your memories in a Mediterranean city. Get out while you can.
  • Ryan C.heart icon on user image
    Ryan CuppernullSeptember 28, 2015
    One of the best meals I've had! Everything was delicious and very fresh! The desserts were fantastic.
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListJanuary 2, 2012
    Taste - The Mushroom or the Artichoke. The eggplant vegetable dish is seasonal and well-flavored, with a yogurt honey base and a kick of Calabrian chili puree. Read more
  • Noura S.
    Noura S.July 12, 2016
    I loved the Ravioli as well as the Caesar Salad
  • Emily P.heart icon on user image
    Emily P. 💠October 5, 2016
    Amazing wine list. And killer sticky toffee pudding
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeFebruary 3, 2016
    Solid, well made, clean food with a Mediterranean bent. Love the luchini cocktail
  • Tim G.
    Tim GerholdOctober 14, 2014
    Don't miss out on the bolognese and save room for the chocolate donuts for dessert. Vegetable sides were amazing!
  • Leah A.
    Leah AlaniDecember 11, 2013
    Great find! Everything was really delish. Scallops, Caesar, Brussels. We had a great dinner.
  • Morgan P.heart icon on user image
    Morgan PolotanAugust 19, 2015
    The chicken and lamb burger are both amazing.
  • Will M.heart icon on user image
    Will MayoJuly 29, 2015
    Amazingly simple and flavorful dishes, desert was out of this world.
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DMay 14, 2016
    Delicious! Limited options for vegetarians but all good. Fantastic service.
  • J.R. R.heart icon on user image
    J.R. ReedMay 13, 2017
    Farro salad, spicy dip, duck!
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherDecember 12, 2016
    Nice bar. Good cocktails.
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KellyFebruary 18, 2015
    Great upstairs space for an event! Check out the virtual tour before you book! Read more
  • Hass K.
    Hass KhalifeJanuary 8, 2014
    Great midtown find. Awesome appetizers, nice ambiance, decent drinks.
  • Philo4Thoughtheart icon on user image
    Philo4ThoughtFebruary 9, 2015
    A wonderful brunch selection. Friendly service and nice ambiance.
  • Ken S.heart icon on user image
    Ken StaffeyOctober 12, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Great service for events. Ask for the Fireplace Room!
  • Kayleigh H.heart icon on user image
    Kayleigh HarringtonAugust 10, 2014
    Ask for the lamb burger - it's a special off the menu but they have it often.
  • AJ
    AJJanuary 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the eggplant as a side dish (even if you think you don't like eggplant, as I did). It is DELICIOUS!
  • Michala R.heart icon on user image
    Michala RusaňukováMarch 12, 2016
    Amazing chicken and sorbets!
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    HJuly 28, 2017
    The octopus😍
  • Michael V.
    Michael VagnettiOctober 23, 2015
    On the salumi platter, the lonzo ("lomo" in Spanish") was meltingly sweet.
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KellyFebruary 18, 2015
    Great place! Check out the virtual tour for ambiance before you go. Read more
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachMay 7, 2015
    Quite possibly the best shakshouka in New York.
  • Dina R.heart icon on user image
    Dina RughaniDecember 22, 2015
    Keftira, farro salad, lamb burger, shrimp
  • Joseph H.heart icon on user image
    Joseph HanleyJanuary 11, 2014
    Octopus, chicken, all the pastas, all the entrees.
  • Xin L.heart icon on user image
    Xin LinNovember 7, 2014
    Whole fish, steak special
  • Patricia S.
    Patricia SMay 30, 2012
    The Buccatini handmade lamb sausage and mushroom pasta is to die for.
  • Alex V.
    Alex VaassenMay 30, 2014
    The gras fed beef is really great!
  • Hilary W.
    Hilary WalkerDecember 22, 2011
    Fabulous selection of sustainable, organic, biodynamic and vin naturals wines
  • Sue S.
    Sue SeckelAugust 31, 2013
    Amazing eggplant appetizers and lamb ribs.
  • Nick G.heart icon on user image
    Nick GradyJanuary 20, 2016
    The octopus and the rabbit were phenomenal, however the service was atrocious.
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