Amata

Name: Amata
Address: 209 East 56th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 308-0830
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (986)

$31 to $50

Italian

209 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

AMATA is a vibrant yet cozy Italian steakhouse and restaurant serving delicious traditional Italian fare with a modern flair. Located in East Midtown of Manhattan, NYC, Amata boasts a large, splendidly-decorated room, with white linen service, sidewalk café seating, a quaint and lively bar, and a smaller intimate room for private events.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 308-0830
Website
http://www.amatanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Amata is a smartly simple, nonchalantly elegant Italian restaurant designed for midtown Manhattan neighborhood and New York City destination dining at moderate prices. We offer private parties for parties of 10 to 70 guests.

Location
209 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Parking details
There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant. <br />We validate for up to 3 hours for $17.00
Public transit
4, 5 & 6 Trains to 59th Street and N & R to Lexington AvenueE, M, 6 Trains to Lexington Avenue 53rd Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chicken Caprese Panini$18.00
breaded chicken cutlet, beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella & roasted peppers
Steak Panini$22.00
pan seared marinated fillet mignon, sliced red onion, beefsteak tomato & lettuce
Vegetable Focaccia$18.00
seasonal assorted vegetables
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Panini$18.00
sweet italian sausage, sautéed broccoli rabe
Italian Hamburger$16.00
italian sausage patty, sautéed onions, provolone cheese
Classic Meatball Parm Panini$18.00
veal & beef meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella
Orrechiette Della Nonna$18.00
peas, prosciutto, mushrooms, creamy sauce
Fusilli Siciliana$18.00
seasoned eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta salata
Penne Romana$22.00
chicken, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes
Chicken Stagione$24.00
chicken milanese, tomato & onion salad
Flank Steak$24.00
grilled steak, potatoes, onions, bell peppers
Veal Capriciossa$26.00
breaded cutlet, organic field greens, shaved parmesan

What 986 people are saying

Amata reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amata offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making guests feel "like you're at home." The restaurant is celebrated for its "great food and great service," with notable mentions of "delicious pasta" and "excellent Italian food." Patrons praise the attentive staff and the "relaxed vibe perfect for a romantic date night."

986 Reviews

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stephen VIP
New York City34 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful food and service in outstanding Italian restaurant. One of the few restaurants that has Chicken Martini, a parmesan covered chickn breast which is one of my favorites.
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Richard VIP
New York City30 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amata is our "go to" neighborhood restaurant. The menu is alive with interesting and classic Italian choices. Try the chicken parm of course. The service is ALWAYS first rate. Chris Dorrian is a congenial owner who likes to come by just to say hi. A local treasure!
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michael
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place - make you feel like your at home
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Dina VIP
New York City138 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My birthday dinner with friends was great. We had a ball.
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Dina VIP
New York City138 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is great. Sharing your experience with friends will assure their return .
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Regina VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Have been going there for many years and always had great food and great service! Had two parties there years ago and they couldn’t have been better
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Dina VIP
New York City138 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, never a disappointment in every respect. Thank you Amata. Dina
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Julie VIP
New York City156 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very happy with the thoughtful service and the excellent Italian food as well as the comfortable atmosphere.
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Dina VIP
New York City138 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second home for dinner is Amata. We relax and have great food and drink whether alone or with friends. Thank you amata.
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Dina VIP
New York City138 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caroline never disappoints with her cocktail mixing skills. Delicious juicy which pirkchop is a must to try.
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FAQs

Amata offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 308-0830.

Amata is rated 4.8 stars by 986 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

209 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant. <br />We validate for up to 3 hours for $17.00
Public transit
4, 5 & 6 Trains to 59th Street and N & R to Lexington AvenueE, M, 6 Trains to Lexington Avenue 53rd Street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amatanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 308-0830
Private party facilities
Amata is a smartly simple, nonchalantly elegant Italian restaurant designed for midtown Manhattan neighborhood and New York City destination dining at moderate prices. We offer private parties for parties of 10 to 70 guests.

Amata

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Pranzo

Chicken Caprese Panini$18.00

Steak Panini$22.00

Vegetable Focaccia$18.00

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Panini$18.00

Italian Hamburger$16.00

Classic Meatball Parm Panini$18.00

Orrechiette Della Nonna$18.00

Fusilli Siciliana$18.00

Penne Romana$22.00

Chicken Stagione$24.00

Flank Steak$24.00

Veal Capriciossa$26.00

What 986 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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