Amici Ristorante

An amazing surprise!!!. I must say, I never expected to find such an excellent, authentic Italian restaurant in Carytown. I was born & raised in N.Y. by a classic N.Y Italian family, who's favorite past-time is eating, so I consider my stanards to be pretty darn high. And I must say Amici is one of the better places I have ever eaten, hands down.

The plates were immaculate with beautiful presentation. The food was DELICIOUS!!! An the whole staff was warm and attentive. I cannot wait till my next visit down from the city, there is no doubt where I'll be eating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!…

Very friendly. My family and I have been dinning at Amici since their beginning. It has been a excellent change from the standard Italian food. Love what they do with seafood, especially the salmon. I always like to try the specials. My wife has to get the Agnolotti alla panna each visit. Even if it just to take home for lunch the next day. Many a special occasion has been celebrated at Amici. We think their tiramisu is the best in town, and hard pressed to find better anywhere. It has been fun to get to know the staff. We live to sit near the bar so we can socialize with them. Very warm. Like the renovation as well. Only complaint is, use the upstairs for large parties only. I miss too much of the vibe up there.…

Feel and price of a trattoria, food of an osteria. Truly a diamond in the rough.. I have eaten there several times as I have lived within walking distance. I have never had a single bite at this restaurant which I would consider average. Its only been 2 weeks since I have come back to Richmond from Villa delle Fornaci in Rome, and it is as genuine as you will experience here (though it isnt closed between 2pm and 7pm).

When you go, get the 6 course meal ($48 per person I think), and get a bottle of wine. Dont expect to be rushed your food. Its not the olive garden, its more traditional Italian paced, where the meal is the nights entertainment. After dessert, when you think your going to explode from all the food, get some grappa, its a digestivo, and is good for stomach.

If you want fast service, hot buttery prefrozen bread sticks, and egg noodles with ketchup and garlic salt... go to olive garden. Im going back to amici, getting my 6 course meal, and getting surprised by the delicious meal the chef created for me, and I'll be delighted as the waiter explains the amazing things Im tasing.…

The locals must be crazy!. We had dinner at Amici in a large group recently and the food went from average, to bad, to terrible. The service was sub-par with the waiters carrying around sarcastic attitudes all night and the food being some of the worst I've experienced. Avoid the steak, pasta, and the panna cotta (sp?). Avoid at all costs.…