Amici

The girlfriend and I ate at Amici yesterday afternoon. Someone tipped us off that they were serving a vegan pizza so we had to try it. We didnt get the full experience of it as they were out of the faux-sausage but it was very flavorful none the less. We also Gnocchi and some Bruschetta. Didnt get to try the Cannoli on this occasion, will need to sample it on the return visit. Slightly more than we usually pay for dinner but worth it. Service was awesome as well.

Anyone else eaten here lately? I've never been, but I just looked at the menu on their website, and I must say, among the more mundane things, I saw some things that sound incredibly delicious.

Anyone have any input? Is it a place I should check out?

I went there again last week with a friend from out of town. Said friend wished a location would open in their area.

If you havent been you need to try it out.

I went for lunch last month and honestly wanted to stay right through dinner.

I really like Amici and as mentioned earlier the service is great. Plus they have a great Private party space on the 2nd floor that believe it or not used to be a gentlemans club. Next time you are there ask to go upstairs and see it. It is a really neat space. My work had last years holiday party there and it was really nice.

Now I'm confused. We haven't tried most of the Italian places in this town, and were planning on hitting Melillo's, Volare, Proof, and possibly Le Gallo Russo (sp?). And this place looks good as well, and the patio looks like a wonderful place to enjoy a meal or some appetizers and wine. Out of all the Italian places in town, which one would you most recommend? Or is that like asking to pick your favorite child?

Out of your list I would suggest Volare

I like Mellilos and Proof as well, but personally like the overall experience at Volare best.
I would also suggest Porcini

[Robin Garr]

Now I'm confused. We haven't tried most of the Italian places in this town, and were planning on hitting Melillo's, Volare, Proof, and possibly Le Gallo Russo (sp?). And this place looks good as well, and the patio looks like a wonderful place to enjoy a meal or some appetizers and wine. Out of all the Italian places in town, which one would you most recommend? Or is that like asking to pick your favorite child?

Don't forget Primo, which may be the best of all from the strict standpoint of authentic Italian regional food and wine. I love Volare, too, and it may be the top "upscale" Italian spot in the city these days. I have a very hard time picking Primo over Volare or Volare over Primo because they're both outstanding but different. I love Melillo's too, but it's a different kind of experience when you want affordable Italian-American comfort food and lots of it. Porcini, as Kurt said, is good, too, and so is Ferd Grisanti in J'town. Vincenzo's can still whip up an impressive dinner on any given day, and Come Back Inn and Ray Parella's also do the inexpensive red-sauce thing well, and Gallo Rosso is also pleasant and neighborly and wins extra points because you can bring your own wine. So you've got lots of choices. But to me, Primo, Volare and Melillo's are the top three, each with a slightly different style.

Proof is fine, but I don't really think of it as an Italian. It's more upscale trendy American with some "Tuscan" touches.

But to me, Primo, Volare and Melillo's are the top three, each with a slightly different style.

Proof is fine, but I don't really think of it as an Italian. It's more upscale trendy American with some "Tuscan" touches.

I realized this morning on the way to work that I meant Primo, not Proof. Different catagory, but I always confuse the 2. I believe the P's and the fact that they're both downtown throw me off. (doesn't take much!)

We love Come Back Inn, but want to try some places where we haven't been. Haven't been to Porcinni's in years, but we'll get back there one day. Thanks all for the input!

and here I was thinking it would probably be best for me to NOT go out to eat tonight.

all this talk of Amici might have changed my mind.

my checking account hates you all!

and here I was thinking it would probably be best for me to NOT go out to eat tonight.

all this talk of Amici might have changed my mind.

my checking account hates you all!

Amici will really make your checkbook scream, but it's oh so worth it.

I'm in the dark: Where is Amici?

Thanks,
Deb

[Robin Garr]

I'm in the dark: Where is Amici?

316 Ormsby Street, south side near Fourth. Former home of the 316 Ormsby restaurant and before that, Park Avenue Cafe. It's a very pretty red-brick building, and is now run by Scott and Sharon Risinger, formerly of Third Avenue Cafe, who did considerable redecoration when they moved in. It's a good place, great atmosphere and appetizing fare. I don't usually think of it as "Italian," just as "Amici," but it certainly has Italian-style dishes - particularly pastas and pizza - on the menu.