Amali Nyc - New York

I am quite discerning when it comes to food, but whenever I dine at Amali in New York, I am always pleased! This evening, I decided to try the spice grilled chicken and it was hands down the best chicken I have ever had (and I eat and cook chicken regularly). The flavors were incredible and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I also enjoyed the gluten free appetizers, the olives and charcuterie were fantastic, and the fall squash hummus with gluten free bread was absolutely delicious. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Amali.

Chef Alex Tubero, the skilled Executive Chef at Amali in Midtown East, has curated a sustainable Mediterranean restaurant with a rotating seasonal menu. Some of the standout items from the autumn menu include the Gem Lettuces salad, which features radish, fennel, and mint leaves drizzled in creamy sesame vinaigrette. Another must-try dish is the Tuna Carpaccio, thinly sliced tuna sashimi topped with avocado mousse, Meyer lemon, and chive for a burst of flavor.

I visited this restaurant while in town for a company dinner. We were seated in a private room at the back, which was a nice space but not very welcoming. The room was lit by a skylight on one side, while the other half was quite dark with candles. The service was outstanding and very friendly, as they made sure our glasses were never empty throughout the meal. I was impressed by the speed at which our food was served, especially considering the large crowd they were catering to. The food was all delicious and we had a great dining experience.

This is a small cozy italian restaurant in the upper east side, with the dining room split into a front and back section so you feel even cozier. The food was good standouts are whipped feta, the octopus, and the cavatelli with duck ragu. Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and portions were huge, so I had enough for leftovers and they tasted great the next day too. The branzino dish was HUGE and enough for 4 people (assuming they ate apps and had sides). The vibe here is

Restaurant was extremely loud and busy. The atmosphere was vibrant but it was also too hard to have a conversation with my fellow diners. It made it hard for ordering also, and the wrong beverage was delivered. The service was really good but was rushed as there were so many diners and definitely not enough staff. The starter of the bread and feta was tasty. The waiters kept bringing extra bread which was kind of them. My main annoyance was that the main courses took over an