Amici
3218 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, 70115
Amici Menu
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Insalata
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12" Coal Fried Pizza
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Panini
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Insalata
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12" Coal Fried Pizza
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Panini
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Address :
3218 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA, 70115 - Phone (504) 300-1250
- Website https://www.amicinola.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Shannon S.
I used to eat in this location frequently when it was Byblos and they have certainly made some cosmetic changes to the interior. It is MUCH darker inside to the degree that I would say its too dark and they could definitely turn up the lighting. The pizza wasn't great and wasn't bad but I probably wouldn't ever get it again as there are just better choices I like much better like Theo's. The size of the pizza is perfect for two people to share but they definitely don't load you up with ingredients. The lasagna here is just really embarrassing as they just put one slice of cheese on the top of the stacked noodles and meat and obviously just reheat it. It wasn't the worst lasagna I've ever had but it definitely isn't worth more than about $3 and definitely not worth what I paid for it which came out to $21.80 with an iced tea and tip. I think I can get better pizza and pasta from the grocery deli so I probably won't be back to eat in this joint but maybe I will drink in here.
(2)Kelly B.
I had read the other reviews for Amici and was hesitant to try it out. To be fair, I rarely order pasta entrees, and probably wouldn't have done so here. But my mom and I shared the cauliflower pizza and it was fantastic. The dough is crispy on the outside but still soft and doughy--it almost reminded me of naan. The cauliflower flavor was not lost, and it had a nice (and not too heavy) drizzle of olive oil topping. Also, the pizza was only $15...not bad for a 12" pie. We also got a decent bottle of Chianti for $43, although I would appreciate a larger wine selection at an Italian restaurant. Decor was a little much for me. The service was great, though.
(4)Vu N.
Very nice atmosphere, fantastic service and delicious food!
(5)Eddie S.
Don't know what ever one is hating on. Atmosphere is pretty nice so is outside seating. They had an awesome happy hour but have scaled back since opening. No harm no foul. The meat lovers pizza is truly excellent. The lasagna is even better. The gnocchi was kind of a let down but it's hard to recreate true Italian gnocchi. Highly recommend this place and I live 1 block away. Go here more over than rum house.
(5)Jamie B.
Wow what a nice place! We went for the first time during happy hour and I tell ya, that's the way to go! 7 days a week, pizza and drinks are half off (not wine). We got the shrimp pizza and the Carni all meats pizza. Those meatballs were amaze balls. The coal fired pizza was good (I had never had one before) I just wish the crust was a lil stiffer. It was more like a NY pizza but taste is very good. The ambiance was dark lighting and dark furniture, love the big red door when you walk in, it's larger than I expected too. There is also outdoor seating if you are feeling more casual. You get unlimited bread with a yummy oil/shredded cheese plate to dip it in. I ordered a bloody mary at half off and wow! It came with basically a sandwich on a stick inside my glass! We also ordered the lemon martini - so strong and so good! The fried oreos for dessert are a must! The gelato that came with the fried oreos was so smooth and had such a good creamy flavor. I just wish the oreos were a lil crunchier; it was basically wrapped in a beneigh, which was awesome, just missing a crunch. Overall, I love this place and I think it's one of the best Happy Hours in the city. Our waitress was one of the best; I wish I remembered her name. She's a very pretty blond but not from here (I don't think) because she said CAR-MEL instead of CAR-A-MEL when describing the gelato :) I will be back!!
(4)David-Tara P.
Food is great but $6.50 for a Cane Break thats brewed in Baton Rouge, Thats way over priced.
(3)Rob D.
Colin was great! The pizza was delicious! The wings were hot and tasty. However, the highlight of the evening was the fried Oreos and gelato. Yummy!
(4)Jim C.
I don't have a lot to say. The pizza isn't bad, it just isn't special. The atmosphere is also not unique or interesting in the way so many New Orleans restaurants are. I would say this is for one of those evenings when you just want pizza, you don't want to spend much and you're not looking for a blow-me-away evening. For great Italian in this city try Italian Barrel first and Irene's second.
(2)Laurie C.
My daughter and I stopped here for a late lunch after hours shopping. Ambiance was so so... Food ok. We had calamari and the cauliflower pizza. Good service would have made this place ok but it was incredibly slow and the staff were too busy chatting it up to give customers attention. Our server was swamped setting up for dinner. We were an after thought to her and she was not knowledgeable of the menu. Disappointing.
(2)A O.
Tried this out with a few friends. Had charbroiled oysters and veal appetizer and them veal as my entree with merlot. It was all delicious and the ambience was great as well as the service. Definitely recommend.
(4)Judy H.
Shrimp Fra diavolo was delicious. My husband is allergic to shellfish,beef and pork so as you can imagine finding somewhere good to eat in New Orleans is challenging. After walking and shopping on Magazine St, this was perfect. Oh and hubby enjoyed the pizza and Caeser salad. Re the other review regarding the noisy tv ... They are now on closed captioning so we could even have a pleasant conversation
(5)Karen B.
My husband and I went out on a Tuesday night to try this place with our 3-year-old. It wasn't very crowded and TVs were on but not too loud or intrusive. The weather was gorgeous and I wish there hadn't been such a wait to sit outside or we would have done that, but still had a good experience inside. We split a Carni Italiane pizza and Penne alla Vodka pasta with chicken and had plenty to take home as leftovers. It was very good and we'd definitely go back. I don't often do desert but had heard about the fried oreos and was curious. They sounded both disgusting and amazing. They come 4 on the plate and are kind of like thick beignets/pancakes with the sweetness of the cream and cookie from the oreo in the middle but not overpowering. They come with salted caramel gelato which is a wonderful compliment as they'd be a bit dry otherwise, but I'll probably start craving those again soon. Our server was very good but another definitely looked upset and was mumbling under his breath a lot. It was fun to watch the pizzas being made behind the counter and my daughter loved when they'd toss the dough in the air. The owner walked around to check on us regularly but was not intrusive. We are glad to have another good place in the neighborhood and will definitely go back!
(4)Sarah C.
Tried it out - loved it! I had the cauliflower pizza and it was incredible. Their drink menu is great. They still have some things to work out on the service side (it seemed a little short-staffed for how crowded it was), but overall a great experience.
(4)Jennifer D.
I would stick to the pizza. What went by looked pretty good. I had the chicken Marsala and it was similar to a Lean Cuisine frozen dish. Calamari salad was better.
(3)Craig L.
The food was definitely worth a return. But the service was almost offensive. With more than an hour left of service we felt as though we were being pushed out the door... despite ordering apps, wine and cocktails and multiple pizzas, all of which were very good, thewaitress completely ruined the experience. I would be open to return for a new waitress
(4)Renee L.
Out of all the choices of restaurants in New Orleans, do not pick this one. On the day we came the pizza oven was broken. We were not told about this until after we had ordered our drinks. The food is over priced and mediocre. The service was slow. In anywhere USA the restaurant would suffice. For New Orleans, go somewhere else.
(2)E R.
The service is perfect and the waiters are very friendly. One of the owners of the restaurant even came to the table and was very nice. I got the pizza and it was very good. Not too heavy. I like how there is a parking lot to the side of the building.
(4)Christy L.
I wasn't expecting a whole lot, to be honest, I figured it would be roughly on par with the rest of the restaurants in this little strip of Magazine, and I was right. It's moderately priced food that's convenient to where I live and shop, so for that reason alone I might stop back in, but probably just for drinks. Though maybe not, because the glasses of wine I ordered both took about 7 or 8 minutes to get to the table, which is a little crazy considering the place was pretty empty. There were definitely enough servers to handle the few tables they had though- I know this because I kept bumping into them in the narrow passages between tables. I had a hunch that the portions would be big (I was right) so I just got the spaghetti and meatball entree, which came with highly recommended meatballs, which if I remember correctly were an 80/20 blend of beef and pork. While impressive in size the dish didn't deliver in the flavor department. The meatballs were under seasoned, and the sauce seemed like an afterthought, which is a shame. The noodles were cooked well however, which is not always an easy thing to do. I did take it home and give it the "left over" treatment the next day (throw it in a sautée pan with some butter over high heat with salt and pepper, then fry it until some noodles start to get crispy, and melt in whatever cheese you might have) so it was pretty good for lunch. The server we had seemed a little stressed and busy, but they're new, I can't fault him for that. He was really nice though, and was able to answer any question my husband and I asked without hesitation.
(2)Cicely B.
I went to this restaurant because it was highly recommended by a friend, and I'm glad I did. We sat on the patio, which is covered and deters direct sunlight, and dined for lunch. The limoncello martini is very refreshing. It was perfect for a July 4h day on the town. Initially I ordered the ---- Nona Lena's Bruciuluni 19.00 Four pork medallions stuffed with beef, Italian sausage, egg & seasonings served with angel hair pasta and our marinara sauce ---- but it was dry and overcooked. I rarely send food back, but one bite and I was done. I ended up with the lasagna, and it was delicious. My server was A1, I didn't feel rushed, and he kept a great attitude the entire time. With the exception of the first dish, all of his recommendations were spot on. Everyone should come here at least once if visiting New Orleans.
(4)Jess C.
We only tried one cocktail each because the happy hour ended at 6 and we were on a mission to hit all happy hours. Their peach Bellini was delish and I tried my friends black and blue it was interesting but not a drink I would order over and over. Maybe if you are only having one drink with dinner or something. The flavors are too complex for me to want to drink multiples. I'll update after I go back Thursday and try a few more specials.
(3)Amanda C.
Cons: - Not all pastas are made in house, so you have to ask your server to clarify which are/aren't. - We were turned away at the parking lot even though the parking lot was NOT full, and restaurant was NOT full. - They were out of the house made Lemoncello. On a Saturday night. Really? - Dessert menu is not impressive, but they make up for with the Pros. Pros: - SERVICE was amazing! Refilled drinks, offered guidance on the menu, checked on us to make sure we were happy throughout the meal without making us feel bothered or rushed. - FOOD: the calamari was slightly salty, but still very tasty. The french fries were delicous and you get a very generous portion of the apps, making the price seem fair. The homemade pasta (Fettucini Alfredo & Diablo with calabrata) are exceptional. The pizza was exceptional as well; cooked perfectly. Everything was well seasoned and the recipes seemed well thought out and nicely executed. - DRINKS: the cocktail menu includes something for everyone, and the drinks were a great addition to our meal. The drinks alone garner a visit because you could have a drink a day for months, and I'm sure they'd all be fantastic. Though of course, being out of homemade lemoncello was definitely disappointing to the Italian among us. - RESERVATIONS: they take reservations! Magazine is such a booming area on the weekends, and while I love that, I don't want to fight the parking situation to be told I have a 2 hour wait at a restaurant. Thankfully Amici takes reservations! - ATMOSPHERE: The decorations are beautiful, and the dinning room is very inviting. The atmosphere is inviting for friends, a date, or a large group. They even had a huge table for an adult's birthday party, but the way the room is built, it was not overly noisy. Love that!
(4)Tamara F.
Ate here twice already! I am not a huge puzza fan, but this place has pizzas, pastas, salads, and a bunch of other items! They have probably one of the best happy hours out there- 5.00 drinks, 1/2 off some apps and pizzas. I really like the atmosphere and the service has been great both times that I have gone! You can sit outside on Magazine or inside. I highly recommend this restaurant!
(4)Ollie S.
Great meal, very lovely waitress although I think she had the impression my friend and I were gay! Great pizza and especially loved the Oreo beignets and caramel gelato!!
(4)Paige J.
Probably some of the worst service I've had in a long time and according to other reviews I've read, most people are saying the same thing. I literally had to flag my waiter down the entire evening and I'm not a "needy" customer whatsoever. Train your waiters PLEAAASEE. As far as the food goes, -Postive: Delicious pizza. Four out of five stars in my book. Taking a bite of that greatness ALMOST made me forget how sucky the service was. Mussels were pretty darn good as well. Aside from the cramped tables, the atmosphere of the place is cool. -Negative: Calamari is terrible. Everyone at the table agreed how awful it was. Lacks seasoning and tastes like old olive oil if you can imagine that. Crab bisque was pretty bad as well. I don't know if they were having an off night or what... Overall I would come back...only if I was picking up a pizza TO GO. Not interested in returning anytime soon...
(3)Carla L.
It was delicious! We had Caprese salads and a Margarita pizza with red sauce. Yummy
(5)Jody B.
I have found a new favorite Italian place and its Amici! I enjoyed everything about my experience there last night. My friend and I were unsure of exactly what we wanted to eat until we passed Amici and read the outdoor board listing the specials and saw Shrimp and Mirliton soup. It caught both our eyes and that cinched our decision right there. As expected it was a bit crowded at 8:00 on a Saturday night but we put our name on the list for the 30-40 min wait but instead found seating at the bar where full menu service is offered, so we ate there where we started with flavored martinis. My $10 concoction was pomegranate and raspberry which was fruity and refreshing. We both started with the Shrimp and Mirliton soup and let me tell you...if they sold that by the jar, I would have walked out of there last night with a few jars. It was that good! For my entree I decided on the Almalfi- which is shrimp and mussels in a creamy garlic sauce over linguini with lots of Roma tomatoes thrown in. It was ridiculously good! I can't wait to dive into my little bit of leftovers leftovers tonight. There was no way I was leaving any behind. My friend ordered the chicken parm and thoroughly enjoyed that as well. I was literally torn between 4 menu options so I can't wait to go back and try some others. I know a lot of the reviews are about the pizza, but if you go, try some of the signature entrees instead. Nice ambience, although not quiet. We were dressed kind of dressy casual and felt that was appropriate but I wouldn't have felt out of place if I had been dressed up more or more casual. Also - amici has its own parking lot on Magazine which is a rare and welcome plus.
(5)Jennifer H.
I visit Amici for the pizza, meatballs, and the drinks. I'm a fan of thin crust and they're crust is just perfect! We order pepperoni every time, and my 4 year old will eat the entire pizza if I let him. Another fave is the meatball & ricotta appetizer. They're seasoned well and the meat is juicy. There is also a cauliflower and shrimp soup that is absolutely delicious. I've never had a bad drink here either. The margarita made with St Germaine is just THE BEST. PERIOD! Like I said....Love, love, love this place for pizza, meatballs, and the drinks!
(5)Erin M.
Went here today for lunch for their $5.00 pizza since it was their 2 year anniversary. Well, the table next to us arrived 5 minutes before us and table of three. We were the 2nd table to be sat. They received all three pizzas very quickly and got their bills and we still didn't get our one pizza. I asked the rude waitress and she said there was a bunch of pizzas before you. Well, I wasn't going to argue with her. We arrived at 11:30am pizza came to us at 12:10pm. Pizza was delish. Service needs huge improvement!
(3)Mike C.
Great location! Very pretty decor, and the wait staff were very nice and accommodating. The pizza I would give 3 out of 5. Not. Big fan of the sauce and toppings were kind of minimal. Coal fired crust is very good though and I enjoy a good crust!
(3)Charles H.
OVERPRICED NOT COMPETITIVE POOR VALUE TOO EXPENSIVE THE NUMBERS: a 12" Carni Italiane (think MeatZZa )* is $18 at AMICI**; that's 38.46% higher than LA DOLCE VITA ($13) 24.13% higher than SLICE ($14.50***) 20.0% higher than PIZZA DOMENICA ($15) 16.13% higher than MIDWAY ($15.50***) 14.29% higher than THEO'S ($15.75***) *published prices on similar varieties as of 13 May 2014 ** to be fair it was delicious, space & service superb, but ***interpolated amount**** for 12" pie based on 14" price ****and yes, I used pi to compare the areas' % differences
(2)Kelley T.
Excellent food! We love the happy hour specials. The calamari, pizzas, & pastas, are delicious. The tiramisu was not to our liking at all. It tasted more like a custard.
(4)I Love g.
Second birthday in a row my son asks for Italian and we go to Amici. It is always excellent service and great food. We ordered meatballs and spaghetti, chicken wings and chicken Marsala. Everything was the right temperature, tasted wonderful and the portions were big. Our server was Will H. He was very attentive, kept our glasses full, brought extra bread with cheese and olive oil for dipping. One of the best restaurants in New Orleans for sure.
(5)John T.
BLUF: Great date place. Great service, great drinks, great apps, good pizza. This place used to be Byblos I think but now it is much more trendy and fancy looking but not over the top. Waitress was great and very personable. Cocktail was out of sight. I got a bourbon with basil and it was so dang good. We didnt know if a wood fired pizza was enough for 2 people so we started with the calamari. It was a ton of calamari!!! It was almost a meal in itself and it was really great. Light fry too so you dont feel terrible afterwards (oh to be 18 again). The very thin wood fire pizza was good but not crazy good (not my style of pizza). We easily could have eaten the whole thing just the 2 of us but the calamari really filled us up. I would go again if the mood struck me but I would probably focus on the drinks (also good beer selection) and the apps. I am not the hugest wood fire pizza fan so that is a me problem and not against the place.
(4)Jane P.
This place seems like it should be nice, but it's actually really not. Many of the menu items have meat on/in them, which is not immediately obvious, because the vocabulary used on the menu is not clear, and nothing is marked as being vegetarian. While we were trying to avoid meat this evening, everything we ordered had meat in it. My companion just went with it, since he's not a vegetarian, but the "Italian sausage" on his Broccoli Rabe pizza had a weird taste that prevented him from enjoying the meal. The truffle fries were also over-salted, leaving both of us with that greasy, too-fried feeling in our respective mouths. We also ordered them as an appetizer, but they came out after the pizza, at the same time as my salad. Not exactly well timed. After returning the Chopped salad upon finding it had meat in it, our very accommodating and polite waitress brought me a meatless one. But it didn't do anything to improve the taste or texture of the salad, which was, on the whole, disappointing. There was no real flavor to their house made vinaigrette, and the salad was far smaller than I expected for such a price. I didn't even like it enough to finish it. I will say that the bread which preceded our meal was absolutely delicious, and our waitress was incredibly nice, considering all of our misreadings of the menu and frustrations. Nevertheless, we will not be back.
(1)Krystine S.
Very new. Very nicely done! This is a pretty casual Italian joint. They have brick oven pizzas, pastas, salads and you have to try the truffle fries. They are fries that come with a truffle dip. And I'm not talking about chocolate truffles either. I'm talking about truffles (mushroom/fungi) kind! They are a delicacy and very expensive! We got the brick oven pizza. And with a homemade sauce and fresh cheese, the combination was a match made in heaven! They have a lunch menu and dinner menu. Happy hour is from 3-7 with $1 off beer and alcoholic drinks. They have a full bar and drink list. Outside covered seating and a lavishly decorated interior. Off street parking, no private lot and take out is available. Moderately priced. But totally worth it. It's new. It's nice. It's worth the try. Its getting bookmarked by me! :)
(4)Sonya S.
We ended up here because the in-laws didn't want our usual New Orleans haunts- Pizza Delicious or the Rum House. We ordered the pizzas and the mother in law ordered a chicken dis as she does not like pizza. About 10 minutes after ordering, the waitress came out and told her she could not have that dish and that dish was why we ended up there. So she had some of her husband's pizza as there was now nothing on the menu she wanted. The atmosphere- Was GREAT! Beautiful inside, good service, soft lighting, very well done indeed! The Food- Passable. It was not awful, it was fine. They served bread with olive oil at the beginning of the meal and that was good. The pizzas (we had 3) were all fine. Really a pizza is enough for 2 people as we each ate 1/2 of our pizzas. My partner had a spicy shrimp pizza and it was too spicy for him (who likes spice) and for me as well. Were it a little less spicy, it would have been pretty good. I ordered a spinach artichoke pizza and it was fine. Nothing good, nothing bad about it. It just was simply not memorable. The other pizza was a ham and mushroom pizza and looked the same as ours with different toppings. Nobody was blown away and the pricing was high for the meh food. We would not go back here, although I will again say that inside the decor was lovely and I did enjoy that. If you want the best pizza in New Orleans and possibly the south, head over to Pizza Delicious in the Bywater. Seriously.
(2)Brandi K.
2.5* Met some friends at Amici for a late lunch one weekend. Besides the decor (which is gorgeous, but dark), everything about our experience was pretty average. -Our server was slow and mostly absent. -The dining room was close to empty, so being slow and absent is puzzling. -Our party of 3 felt cramped to begin with at a corner table by the windows. Add lots of glasses for waters and adult bevs, a big pizza, two other entrees, and menus left at our table for some reason... a cause for clausterphobia! -Everyone's food was "pretty good". I was overall impressed with my Cavolfiore Arrosto pizza (roasted cauliflower, olive oil, garlic & mozzarella sprinkled with bread crumbs). If Amici has a half-priced pizza & wine "happy hour" like other Yelpers have noted, then I will probably return during that time to give them another try. However, as of now, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here or bring friends for special occasions.
(2)Mallory E.
This restaurant is relatively new so I suggest that you make a reservation, we wanted to go out to eat with 6 people around 7 but couldn't get a reservation until 8pm. The table was ready when we walked up at 8 pm and everything was good to go. I had pizza earlier that day (whoops) and I didn't want to eat it again so I decided to try Tritare Insalata (Gorgonzola cheese, garbanzo beans, olives, cucumber, onions & salami chopped & tossed in our housemade Italian dressing - $11) without the onions and a strawberry bellini which was called something like strawelini? I can't remember how much the drink was but my salad and drink cost just as much as my friend's pizza the Carni Italiane Carni Italiane (Housemade marinara, salami, pancetta, meatballs, capicola & mozzarella $18). The service was great, the server was very attentive for a busy Saturday night and the salad was good, I would have liked less dressing. Also, our table of 6 had 7 chairs which made seating a little awkward because one of my friends randomly sat at the head of the table. Don't expect to hear everything going on at your table, this restaurant is very loud when it is crowded.
(4)Bridget S.
The bruschetta was awesome. Which is why I gave it two stars. Our pasta was horrible (broccoli rabe & spicy shrimp). Tasteless, too little sauce, bitter, we couldn't finish it. They have a sub par cocktail menu. And our waitress would disappear for long stretches of time. Also the group next to us was crude and annoying. Destroying the atmosphere. I will not come here again.
(2)Jill D.
I wasn't totally impressed with this place. The food was ok but I want to give it a second chance. We went with a very large group and the restaurant didn't seem prepared for that even with reservations. The waitress we had could've been a little nicer too. But with all that being said I definitely would like to try it with just me and my husband. I've heard very good things so I won't x this place out completely. When I go back I will review it again.
(3)T F.
Drinks are ok. Ordered calamari fritters they were ok, had better. Artichoke pizza was excellent. Thats about it. Outside dining is th e great thung about the place.
(3)Lou H.
Great service. Had my favorite Blue Moon beer on draft. Made our own pizza at a reasonable price. The beal parmesan was delicious. A great pit stop on a rainy day.
(5)Victoria T.
What a nice place! I have seen this place many times while passing it on Magazine Street. I decided to finally check this place out. The atmosphere there is casual and nice. It's not your super casual typical pizza parlor place, but it's not a super fancy place either which is nice. They serve pastas, oven brick pizza, other main entrees such as veal, chicken, and fish and they also have a great drink selection. We dined here on a Thursday night, so all of the Martinis were half off! For appetizers we ordered the Fried Calamari and the Truffle French Fries. The fries came with this sauce that was amazing! I wished I asked the waiter what sauce it was. Plus the fries had a hint of truffles on it, which made them delicious fries with flavor. We also ordered the carni italiane for you meat lovers. I liked how it was a thin crust and the meatballs on it were sliced thin too, making it easy for you to eat. I also ordered the pasta arrabbiata this has spicy marinara sauce to it which made it delicious. I haven't seen many places that have spicy marinara sauce, and this sauce hits the spot. The pasta portion was also very good for the amount you pay. Overall it was a very nice atmosphere, they even had a live band on the side playing that night which was nice.
(4)Clay R.
Any chance the greeter at this place could crack a smile? Felt like asking for a table was a chore. Worst way to start a dining experience. To be specific, this is on the night of 5/5/15. After this the service from our waitress, Theda was great! Food was good as well! Way to ruin the experience early on though.
(3)Eunice D.
Staff are friendly and helpful but sadly your pizza is lacking.
(2)Jordan R.
Poor service. Being the only table the server had we expected a little more attention but her phone was way more interesting. Sat waited for menus got menus waited to order .. Ordered drinks only.. Waited she was on her phone .. Mixed drinks were finally made, delivered drinks, took our single pizza order departed for places unknown. Pizza was ready and waiting I saw ours in the window. Waited. She brought it. And took drinks order. AND took. My last sip of my soso sazarac. When I asked for the check that arrived fast ? The only thing that kept this for being a costly mistake was it was happy hour 1/2 off drinks and pizza
(1)Eric J.
The pizza is the way to go here, mussels are awesome... The lobster n crab meat ravioli is also very good! There Alfredo is a little different but in a good way. Stay away from there gnocchi it is mushy and seems store bought... For the price it should be better.
(4)Sidney C.
Very good pizza. The coal burning oven definitely has a different twist than the traditional. We went when they just opened, and the service was excellent despite the crowd.
(4)Michael P.
I had a group visiting me and we came here for some dinner before continuing onto our fun night. Everyone enjoyed their meal a lot and I was sampling what everyone had. I'd only been here before to meet friends for drinks so I'm glad I got a chance to sit down and have some food. They have a rule posted that says no backwards caps, tank tops, or white t-shirts which I'd never noticed before. Well wouldn't you know it, I was wearing a backwards cap, my buddy was wearing a white t-shirt, and of course someone had a tank top. None of us had expected the day to lead us here where a dress code might be in place but everyone there was really nice and nobody said a word to us about it but instead treated us very well and even brought one of us some extra scraps for the puppy she had with her. Overall, good food with a nice staff and we had a good time there and it showed my visiting friends how nice we can be here.
(4)Denver M.
Good pizza and pasta - pizza is thin crust, Italian style instead of American style pizza. Pasta are good too - wide selection of choices. Parking is limited on magazine, so you may wish to park on one of the neighborhood streets.
(3)Katie R.
Went here tonight for a date. We split the cauliflower pizza and it was good. Could have used a little more salt. The service was very friendly and attentive. They had one of the most amazing wines that I've had at a restaurant.
(3)Jim G.
Mixed bag of highs and lows here. Ceaser salad-very good (5). Meatball-Ricotta appetizer-also muy bueno (4). Pizza-above average-not great though (hot and crisp but completely lacking sauce) (3). Here's where the wheels came off-Chicken Marsala-flavorless without even a hint of Marsala (1)-if you're going to serve if like that call it "airline chicken." Seen couple upper end Nola establishments pass off plain chicken as "airline chicken." Ending on a positive note-atmosphere and service were both 4-starish.
(3)Christian D.
The thin, coal-fired pizza = fantastic; the other entrees = good, but not great. Their wine list is solid, and they're known for their cold beer selection on tap. I have been here three times, and have enjoyed the atmosphere thoroughly. In a nut shell, come with a date and/or friends, order a couple of different appetizers and pizzas (the sausage is incredible), enjoy a bottle of wine, and take in the vibes. You will not be disappointed. Overall: 4.1 / A -
(4)Bridget K.
Bomb ass happy hour - half prices DELICIOUS coal oven thin crust PIZZA. Best pizza in the Lower garden district - half off BIG goblets of wine. I'm buzzed and very happy.
(5)Lanece S.
First review, goes to Amici! We arrived during "happy hour" which is between 3-6pm. It's half off for pizza & beer/wine. The food was delicious, we made our own pizza (marinara, mozzarella cheese, pepperonis, and black olives) the pizza was incredibly delicious as well a sour moscato! We definitely enjoyed our service. Our waiter was very friendly, prompt, and a cute-y! Lol he helped us with different choices for the wine, and even offered us a sample between Riesling and Moscato. Dessert was tempting, however we choose to opt out, hoping to get more drinks in our system. I hope you enjoy, definitely a great stop for food while in the Magazine area.
(5)Toby M.
Gross little modern pizzeria with a shiny interior and a very unwelcoming, faux-fancy chain restaurant style. Shocking that it is an original singular location. My Caesar salad was standard and unexciting. The bread before the meal was a single meager roll that is texturally like white sandwich bread. I ordered the mussels, which was a huge mistake. The sauce was corn starchy and overly acidic, and heavy with a sour garlic flavor. My first few mussels tasted fairly disappointing but not awful, just a bit over cooked and flavored with the aforementioned sauce. Then I bit one with the most potent ammonia flavor I've ever had, a horrifyingly rancid taste. We also got an eggplant pizza, but the eggplant was fried prior to going on the pizza and had been sliced like a millimeter thick. There was no distinguishable flavor to any ingredient on the pizza, just chewy dry eggplant and bland pizza. Our waiter was incredibly receptive to our problems and our service was thorough and sincere. Unfortunately that doesn't make up for the food.
(2)Stephanie B.
Best pizza ever!!!! Sangria is great. Happy hour 3-6 everyday which includes half off pizza, beer and cocktails. Love this place.
(4)Jen L.
The service was very high end with two attentive waiters checking on us, but not so much that it was annoying. The atmosphere has changed little from when it was Byblos, maybe slightly different lighting? I tried two of the pizzas and split a Caesar salad (which was definitely large enough to do without either of us grumbling). Bread appears on the table but ours seemed skimpy for the size of the basket. (I know it's minor but you get this nice big bread basket and you think you can pig out...and, yeah, it's 1/2 a small loaf of delicious bread, which just makes you want more.) The Caesar was tasty as were the pizzas, roasted cauliflower and the spinach alfredo. Both were really good. And I had a couple cocktails that were watermelon based; the first was delicious, but the second was more slapdash...definitely not made with love. Oh well. I guess I'm leaning towards a 3.5 rating. I feel like it's a little pricey but the quality is there. Probably good if you're on a date and want something a bit more upscale.
(4)Caroline G.
I love Amici. I have been to Amici countless times - the bar staff knows me. There is ALMOST nothing negative I have to say about this place because it is wonderful and I love it. But... The menu could use a little expanding. The food is great, but I don't understand why chicken picatta, a delicious Italian staple, isn't on the menu. A girl just wants a nice dish of chicken picatta and some white wine to go with her conversation - is that possible, guys?
(4)Alan R.
My partner and I tried Amici today for the first time because we got coupons in the mail, so why not? First of all, the service was wonderful. Our waitress was really nice. We said we were vegetarian before we ordered. So when she served us the Bruschetta with pork, she was very understanding and took it back. The food was amazing. Instead of the bruschetta, we had the crab ravioli (pescatarian, I guess?), and it was amazing. The Spanici Alfredo pizza was also on point. For desert, we ordered the fried oreos. I wasn't expecting much, but it was pretty good. One complaint was that they squeeze tables like sardines outside. I felt like there was barely any room to move the chair to even get up or sit down.
(4)Dominique H.
I love Magazine street and all that encompasses it. I often frequent the block that Amici is in, dodging back and forth from Salu to Basin to Amici... Where should I begin? On a gorgeous day, one should always opt for a sidewalk view. The tables lined up on Magazine street add to the ambiance of the meal, by giving you first hand entertainment and a bird's eye view of Magazine's pedestrians. Start with the coal fried wings. They are perfectly cooked with a lemon twang that is to die for! The meatball appetizer is also a great one....freshly rolled meatballs and marinara with croutons...how could you pass that up? If you are a pizza lover, the coal fired pizza will call your name! There's a variety of toppings where you can build your own pizza, or you can select from the menu one of the perfect pairings already listed. If you are a pasta lover- look no further! Everything from the traditional meatballs and spaghetti to lasagna....Amici has you covered! There's happy hour from 4-6p during the week. Side note...I really don't understand those "happy hours" especially since most folks don't get off of work until 5:30...but I digress. During brunch there's generally drink specials that include bottomless Amoci Sparklers and/or bottomless bloody Mary's. Speaking of bloody Mary's, these are soooo filling! Infused bosh to start, with the perfect "tang"'added to the tomato juice mixture and finished off with pepperoni, green beans, pickled onions and cheese...YUM!!! It's a meal in and of itself! The bar on the inside has just about every top shelf bottle you could possibly think of, and they boast a great wine list. This is one Magazine street staple you won't be disappointed with.
(4)Maggie W.
Food was delish, service was...mediocre. Maybe a little less. We always order drinks, appetizers, and an entree and are not used to waiting 30 min for our waiter to show up at our table, much less another 15 to actually get our drinks. While I would probably head back because the pizza we ordered was DELISH (and that's coming from a Chicago gal!), don't head there if you don't have a lot of time to waste.
(3)Vicki F.
Stopped here for lunch after walking around the garden district. We ordered salads and a couple of pizzas to share between our group. The chopped salad was just what we all wanted, light and crisp. The pizzas were great as well. The service was fair, but the waiter was noticeably annoyed when many of the people in my group asked for customization of their salad (such as dressing in the side or no onions)
(3)Dan A.
Expensive for a pizza joint. Food is good, but it really isn't that good for the price.
(3)Katie L.
A girlfriend and I went here for dinner and it's a really nice atmosphere to grab a glass of wine and have some delicious pizza. On Wednesdays it's half off wine bottle night and they also have a great happy hour which is from 3 to 6 PM which I would love to try out! It's half off all drinks and half off all appetizers. Will def go back!
(4)Katie R.
Happy hour is great! 1/2 off alcoholic beverages and pizza. Mussels are amazing, pizza is phenomenal (eggplant was just delightful). But all that aside our server, Theda, was the best. Attentive, sweet, great recommendations on what to eat and awesome service! She has a winning personality and is the best server we've had in New Orleans thus far.
(5)a p.
I was pleasantly surprised with how good Amici was. I went there for the first time recently. The space is very nice, the service friendly, and the food was REALLY good. I started with the arancini, which was tasty and perfectly fried. The highlight was the roasted cauliflower pizza which was EXCELLENT! I do not say this lightly or often. I could count on one, maaaybe two hands, how many times I can say I've had amazing pizza. To me, the way they cook the pizza is perfection! I have had a lot of thin crust, wood fired pizza having lived in NYC for a long time. Even there, I'm very particular about where I get my pizza because I believe the thin crust should be crisp - not soggy and limp. Limp thin crust pizza does not do it for me texturally - I hate it. I was very pleased with my dining experience here and will be back. I highly recommend Amici.
(4)F K.
Good lunch. Nothing particularly special, but it's a big spacious restaurant with a decent menu.
(4)Michael H.
We were hankering for Italian on our last trip to NOLA, and Amici was the closest spot we could find (thank you, Yelp!). I'm somewhere between three and four stars. The service was excellent and the locale was really nice. The food was good (we both ordered pasta dishes), but it didn't blow me away. I would liked to have seen a bit more cajun influence to zest up the pasta a bit. But, all in all, an entirely enjoyable Italian meal and a restaurant we'd go back to without hesitation.
(4)Michael K.
After another visit to Amici, I am now upgrading them to 5 stars. The two star bump comes mostly from their excellent customer service and the fact that they truly care about their customers. After my last review, I was contacted personally by an owner to discuss my experience. This goes a long way in my book. On this visit, I tried their pizza for the firs time. We had the Gamberetto fra Diavollo (Shrimp with spicy marinara) and built our own for the second pizza (pepperoni, sausage anchovies and some veggies). Both pizzas were excellent. It's a shame that more businesses don't use Yelp as a tool to interact with their customers and turn a poor or average experience into a positive one like Amici has done. I am now a loyal customer. I wish Amici the best and will return often.
(5)Danielle J.
Come for happy hour!! outdoor seating + half of cocktails - all night on Thursdays (I think?) Entire martini list, the espresso like one was one of the best, although many sounded amazing. Just went happy hour ran later in nola, like in nyc! 6 pm seems pretty early - but better than nothing! Also, say hi to danielle - she's awesome!
(4)Lyall N.
Just let me start by saying that I had the best chicken I have ever eaten here, braised in garlic and spices and so moist. My meal was fabulous and inexpensive. I was out for a Po'Boy when my wife strong-armed me into Amici, and boy am I glad she did, what a treat! Service was efficient and friendly, the wine and beer list, extensive. Get down here for some great food!
(5)Liz B.
This place is so good! There are so many choices that you can't try everything on one visit. Great atmosphere, great service, and amazing pizza!! Will definitely be back to try more! The staff was very helpful and knowledgable about the menu. The bar is beautiful and they have a great happy hour with different nightly specials.
(5)Frankie M.
What a great place to hang with friends eat & drink Amazing white clam pizza & coal fried Italian style chicken wings
(4)Lisa H.
Looking for a place to dine al fresco on a glorious spring Sunday, we grabbed a sidewalk table at Amici. The people watching was spectacular, but was the highlight of the meal. Service: Attentive, although my friend swore our waiter was stoned :) I attempted to order the brucioluni (sp?) first, but the waiter said it wasn't fresh, so he gets props from me for not letting me order something he knew wasn't up to par - but I was still disappointed that one of my favorite Italian dishes was not to be.... Appetizer: Bruscetta was good and the kitchen added a 4th piece to the order since there were 4 of us dining. Pizza: I didn't taste anyone else's, but the roasted cauliflower pizza came highly recommended by a friend, so I went for it. Although the menu says all pizzas are cooked well done, the crust was only crispy on the edges and still soft in the menu. Since I love a crispy crust, I was disappointed in this. Also, the entire thing seemed to be missing seasoning. Even with the addition of oregano and red peppers, it was a bland, bland dish. One app, 2 salads, 3 pizzas = $92 so it's not a cheap meal. I was left wishing it had been so much better.
(2)Jessica S.
Visiting NOLA for the first time we did not plan on stopping anywhere for pizza of all things in this city, but it was Sunday afternoon and Atchyafala was closed. We had the carni? (all meat) pizza. Not the best I've ever had, but we were not disappointed. Good drink specials and all around beautiful place with a few tables outside on the street.
(4)Travis W.
First time in, drive by it all the time. I was feeling a little Italian tonight so we stopped in. I had chicken parm and a gin and tonic both were equally as good. The portions are huge. John got veal parm and a gin tonic. He was pleased with both. Go with an empty stomach!
(5)Timothy L.
Had a wonderful night last weekend. Always come here when I'm in town. Had the Carne Italian and was the best pizza I had in a long time. We have an Anthony coal fired pizza in my neck of the woods and the Carne Italian is tops. My son had the sea bass and it was out of this world Service is always on point. Our server knew what wine to pair with our meal. Great experience.
(5)Jennie A.
Went to Amici for lunch on a Sunday. We had the lobster ravioli appetizer and cauliflower pizza (added prosciutto). The ravioli was delicious. The cauliflower pizza was okay, but nothing to write home about. (I prefer Domenica's flatbread pizza for my fix). We then had the fried Oreos for dessert - which made me feel more gluttonous than satisfied. I guess I asked for it, but who could resist? Service was good and food came out pretty quick.
(3)Emily W.
The decor is beautiful. The bartenders were very friendly. Went for a saints game, they had 50% off on certain pizzas, which were delicious.
(4)Dustin D.
Once again, this place does Not disappoint. Caprese salad is fresh and the pizza is always incredible.
(4)Megan C.
The food was fabulous and the service was even better! The room is renovated from the previous Byblos, and it's quite beautiful! My group had pizza (wonderful) meatballs (delicious) Chicken Parmesan (really good) and a cheese plate! Everything was yummy and filling! I will definitely visit here again!
(5)Becky M.
My husband and I went to Amici today with the buy one get one free coupon they sent us in the mail, and the restaurant wouldn't honor it. Even though the coupon states "offer valid for lunch (11:30 am to 3 pm daily)" and "open seven days a week," restaurant management said the coupon was not valid on weekends. We chose to go to lunch here specifically because of the coupon, and I feel duped by a false offer. The pizza was fine; too bad we won't be returning because of the bait and switch. There are plenty of good pizza places in town, and there's no reason to do business with someone who operates like this.
(1)Jim F.
While certainly pricey, the food was really good. They were really busy on a Friday lunch, but sitting at the bar, my service was quick and friendly. After letting me try a few beers, I settled on one I haven't tried before. Then the food came. It was exactly what was needed. The crust was crisp and tasty and the sauce even more so. I had the carne italiane pizza and the sliced meatballs on top was a great addition to the normal boring meats pizza. All in all, a pleasant experience.
(4)Mia G.
I was expecting great things from this place, and it was just... Meh. The pizza (margarita) had fresh toppings, and a nice thin crust.., in the middle. The edges were way too thick and the dough wasn't cooked through, thus yeasty and just un appetizing. Also shared: - a ceasar salad (a bit underdressed, croutons way too large) - baked oysters amici- ok but oysters obviously from a tub; reminded us of grandmas thanksgiving dressing when she got too old to do it from scratch - spaghetti carbonara: pasta was properly cooked, though as somebody else mentioned, They were broken in two which takes away the pleasure of twirling the real thing on your fork. Sauce was ok. We had to ask for salt & pepper, and then again for parm and red pepper flakes. Service: We sat at the bar and it wasn't very busy. The bartender was ok, but seemed peeved when we asked for the salt/pepper/parm which in turn totally ticked me off; these things should have brought over to begin with. Also, I would expect to have freshly cracked pepper, or even just a "do-it-yourself" grinder; not some super fine preground crap in a fancy shaker. On an upnote; the decor looks good and of they get their service and products on par, this place has potential.
(2)Mallory M.
First time here. I like the food. Our waitress is on her 4th day here and I will be surprised if she makes it to her 5th. If this is an indication of their service I am never coming back.
(3)Melissa P.
Food. Ok. Added toppings to pizza and it was satisfying. Service. Terrible. No clue we were even at the restaurant and had to request service. I live blocks from this place and am terribly disappointed. Didn't honor happy hour prices and had to point the error out on the check. Staff was in attentive and very possibly recuperating from the running of the bulls event today. Table next to us had to ask for ice in their water 3 times. 10% tip was quite generous.
(1)Shelley C.
We've been four times since Amici opened. The Veal Milanese can't be beat and the Eggplant Rollatini, Spiedini, and Roasted Chicken Wing appetizers are a reason we keep going back! Be sure to look for the daily soup specials. The tomato basil with corn and crab bisque and the oyster artichoke were amazing! A couple thoughts concerning previous reviewers: the ladies room wallpaper is indeed very creative and, the number of TVs didn't bother me. We are in a town known for its sports enthusiasts! I would actually stay away during football season if there weren't enough TVs, and I particularly appreciate the one in the ladies room :-) Only thing I might change on the menu is a larger selection of wines by the glass.
(5)Allison K.
Not terrible but certainly not worth going back. Wanted a nice meal. End of a big day at work. Carbonara: Too much pancetta (I know! but still!), noodles were over-cooked and soft, and some idiot decided to cut the spaghetti so you could eat it like a 5 year old. Blech. What a bummer. I love a good carbonara and this was just not that. Plus the serving was the size of a football. Gross. Ordered a side of veggies to even out my luxe entree. Server suggested the cauliflower. I said, Is it fried? He said, "uhh pan fried." It came breaded and deep fried. Then laughed, "oh well." New Orleans 1, Heart Disease and Obesity 0. This was just a waste of calories. If it had all been delicious I wouldn't have cared. It's like eating a stale donut. What's the use? At least the wine was good.
(1)Alex J.
A little expensive, but the pizza was good (coal-fired oven). 2 for 1 drinks (good, big martinis) at happy hour will leave you feeling good. Desserts were good, as well (canoli, deep friend oreos, delicious gelato).
(4)Kate F.
I had high hopes. The lack of great Italian food Uptown is sadly remiss. The menu, also seemed promising, but I had to leave. The NOISE ! I couldn't believe the din. I counted SIX HUGE TELEVSIONS! I can't speak for all, however, I don't dine in front of a television. I prefer to hear the people with whom I'm dining speaking, to relax, to order several courses, to enjoy the ambiance. All impossible at Amici. SIX TELEVISIONS ! One cannot even escape the HGTV glare and motion they produce. If you can't exist without the banal chatter of network television or the glow of television screens across your dinner companions head, you have a new place to enjoy pizza. I fear the owners weren't the sort who were raised at a proper table. Much like LPK, they ruined their restaurant with television. Sadly I drove across town to dine, for my relaxed, taste of authentic Italy. BTW: The website mentions their Italian grandmother, I lived in Italy for some time, Italians would be appalled at televisions blaring over the dinner table.
(1)Matthew A.
Good Italian food. Fresh pasta. Great specialty martinis. Awesome service. A decent wine selection. The gnocci was great. They also had bottomless mimosas when I was there.
(5)donn d.
I ate here Thurs and will be going back. The decor is old school Italian with lots of wood and I felt comfortable in shorts at the bar but would be just as good for a dressed up date night with the wife. The draft beer selection was large and the bartender attentive even though they were very busy. They started me off with a martini glass of meatballs, apparently a Thursday special. While I was waiting for my pizza the folks next to me shared their calamari when they realized they had ordered to much food and it was was crispy and tasty. I had the Shrimp Diavolo pizza and it was fresh shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce. Liked it a lot and having it baked in a brick oven makes such a difference. All in all I had a great time watching the Saints game with good food and cold beer and am sure to be back with my wife because they had a big menu of Italian dishes I want to try.
(4)Amy E.
I'm a fan. We went the Friday after they opened and enjoyed the food. Cheese plate was pretty standard- came with a few different cheeses, meats, grapes, etc. Kind of hard to screw that up. Carni Italiane pizza was also good. They have a great selection of pizza- not the normal toppings you normally see. I want to try the clam or cauliflower next. Fried Oreos were as rich as you would imagine. Tasted like a gooey oreo stuffed inside a beignet. Service was great, almost to the point of the waitress hovering, but I would rather that than having to chase my server down. I know this sounds odd, but check the bathrooms out. I thought the newspapers on the walls were pretty cool.
(4)Brett A.
Chopped salad is wonderful. Wood fired pizza is cooked perfectly. Great service and atmosphere. The parking lot next door makes eating there even better too! Highly recommend.
(5)Joy P.
Sing the theme from the facts of life to this review: Well you take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have....Joy's Yelp, Joy's Yelp Well the food was good, the wine was fine, the service needs a little help.....its Joy's Yelp, its Joy's Yelp. Ok, but seriously, the coal fire chicken wings and pizza were very good, but I'm still partial to Ancora......but this was good.
(3)Colin A.
Not worth the prices considering the other options you have in the area and elsewhere. The salad and wings were good, but it's a pizza place and the pizza was the worst thing we had.
(1)Erica S.
Italian restaurants are hard to find in New Orleans so we were excited about trying out Amici. I just say it was a very enjoyable dinner. The service was very fast and personable. Atmosphere is chic and beautiful. I had salmon and it was some of the best I've ever had. Overall we will for sure go back.
(4)Jeremy H.
I got the meatball app. It was good and tasted like good Italian meatballs. The meat pizza (which real name escapes me) was really good and had all of the meats. The carbonara pasta was the best thing that we ordered. The service was impeccable and very friendly.
(4)Mary Ann O.
Loved the fire grilled chicken wings. Hint of lemon. Perfectly charred. Didn't need any dipping sauce carmelized onions nice touch. The mussels were served in the most delicious sauce. Halved grape tomatoes and garlicky herbs. Looking forward to returning and trying the pizza. Hoping it has the same charred crispy finish.
(5)Julia P.
Great service. Ok food. The ingredients seemed fresh, but the execution was average. Fried Oreos with salted caramel gelato were delicious though.
(3)Holly N.
The food was mediocre. We ordered calamari, bruschetta, lobster ravioli, truffle fries and shrimp diavolo. Everything tasted very generic and it was obvious that the food was not fresh. For the price, it was not worth it. As for the service, our waiter was decent. He was informative on menu selections. However, I could not ignore the dirt underneath his fingernails...one of my biggest pet peeves from servers. Overall, I think I would have had a better dining experience at Olive Garden.
(2)Amanda B.
We had a great time here for dinner and drinks. Quick service and our waiter had a great personality. Amazing pizza and the calamari was spicy and crisp not chewy. The atmosphere is great too! Very fun place.
(4)Sunni G.
Chris the bartender is so awesome! He was so sweet and treated us great on my birthday! So glad we stopped in!
(5)Courtney R.
So today was the first time I had their new lunch menu!! Wow!! It was exactly what I was craving!! I order pizza to go often but nothing is better than dinning in.. The service was pretty good.. We had the eggplant/portobello panini, Italian sausage panini, and split the chop salad. The food portions where very large and the carne Italian pizza was fresh out the oven.. Best pizza in town by far. The outside seating is perfect for a beautiful day and the fresh margarita definitely hit the spot!
(5)Oly C.
Food was good, but it was thoroughly eclipsed by the terrible service. It took ten minutes for a server to stop by even though he was standing behind us the entire time; he didn't write down our order so every course came out wrong; we had to flag him down to get drink menus and again to give him our drink order and again to get silverware after our app was dropped. Two of us had food (that was wrong but we weren't going to risk it) while our friend sat with nothing for 15 minutes after the server brought him the wrong dish. The bartender finally came from behind the bar to check on our missing food. It had obviously been sitting a while. In fact, we were helped only by other servers who saw how terrible our experience was going. All the while our server goofed off, stashed the food we sent back, and stood out front on his phone. Way to ruin a meal, buddy
(1)C R.
Charcoal fired pizza carmelizes the toppings really nicely. Service lacks a bit, but mostly from high turn over. The food is good the service is spotty.
(4)H Z.
I tried a pasta, pricy, but taste just so so.
(3)SouthernFoodie M.
Summary... Good good. Service needs work. We went on martini night.... And they were slammed. I thought the martinis were way way over priced.... I mean you can go up the road to bouligny and get a craft cocktail for $10! So I stuck with wine on principle. That took forever to be delivered given the shortage of bartenders and martini orders. :( cauliflower pizza (added sausage) and meatball pizza were really good. Good eating...
(3)Richard H.
Love the food. Carni italanie pizza awesome. Great beer selection. Spedoni superb. Great and friendly service. Been back 3 times, and plan to return.
(4)Big E.
Basics: good food, AWFUL SERVICE. The waitress dropped the lemon for my water on the floor, and it was still there when we left. She never refilled my Coke, and we rarely saw her at all. She did not know the soup of the day, and said, "Let me go see if it's the same thing from last night . . . sometimes they change it." Not a good sell. My all meat pizza was good, but my dining companion found the cheese to overwhelm her pizza. We had a BOGO card and they refused to honor it, because it was Sunday and they don't serve lunch on Sunday. The card, however, simply said it had to be used between 11:30 and 3:30 . . . not just on days they served a lunch menu. And it didn't say anything about excluding Sundays. Their food is not good enough to carry their bad service. They better get their act together before they're bad service is what they're really known for. They are surrounded by to many other great restaurants to survive being sub par in the service and management department.
(2)Mina H.
I've been to Amici quite a few times. The service is normally decent and the food is tasty. I was there about a month ago and ordered truffle fries. They were delicious, thicker cut served with 2 sauces and dusted with parmesan and truffle oil. Today I ordered this fries on a take out order and was sadily disappointed when I got home. The fried have apparently changed and are not thin, crispy to the point of chewy frites with a weird fried on Parmesan coating. Perhaps mine were just over cooked but even the few in my order that were still somewhat soft just didn't taste good. Please go back to the old reciepe. This one is a failure.
(3)Ashli R.
Went here tonight for the first time with some friends and other than a muffuletta in the french market this is by far the best food I've had in Nola! It's a far cry from your average pizza joint! The wait or was great and very knowledgable We all had pizza which was wonderful and luckily I saved room for desert!!! Fried Oreos with gelato was insane. The gelato was a mocha caramel coffee flavor and the Oreos batter was like a funnel cake with the powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Omg it sounds like a food from the fair but they made it look really good. And I assumed with all that going on it would be too sweet but it was perfection on a plate! And I'm not a big sweet eater. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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