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Italian Sardinian Specialties in New York - Arco Cafe, New York, NY

Arco Cafe

4.9 (530)
$30 and under
Regional Italian (Sardinia)
886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Arco Cafe presents the flavors of the Italian region of Sardinia in an atmosphere of family hospitality. Lovers of Italian food will find familiar dishes and discover new tastes. Brother & sister Daniele & Francesca invite you to visit the Mediterranean in New York City.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Italian (Sardinia), Mediterranean, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 781-9080
  • Website
    https://arcocafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    103
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the 1 train to 103rd Street, or the M7 or M11 buses.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Arco Cafe's menu was last updated on 5/24/2025.

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What 530 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Neighborhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arco Cafe is a delightful neighborhood gem known for its authentic Sardinian cuisine. Guests rave about the "best pasta, by far," "delicious food," and "warm, engaged service." The cozy atmosphere, reasonable prices, and Francesca's attentive hospitality make it a must-visit on the Upper West Side.

530 Reviews

  1. Ted VIP

    New York City93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliably excellent Sardian food in a pleasant environment along Amsterdam Avenue. Focaccia is especially noteworthy, but also excellent are their homemade pastas. Attentive staff and loyal clientele from the neighborhood. Recommended.

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  2. Valerie

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming family restaurant w Sardinian Italian food. A bit pricey but a lovely place to eat and warm engaged service. Food was good. Noise level was doors and windows open was great on a Saturday night especially. Recommended.

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  3. Julia VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with authentic Italian food, best pappardelle con funghi porcini we had outside of Italy. Wonderful service and nice ambiance. Place was full on Sat night - recommend reservations.

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  4. Cathy

    New York City26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The homemade pasta is delicious and the food is always very good, but I’m finding the prices are slowly getting higher and the portions are slowly getting smaller. Nevertheless, I will return happily to Arco

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  5. Vicki

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service ! A gem on the Upper West Side!

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  6. Suzanne

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and food always great! Look forward to next visit!

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  7. Estela

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went during the middle of the day on a Monday so it was extra quiet. They had soft nice music. Very relaxing. The most delicious food. Will most definitely be back.

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  8. Alan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot with fantastic food. The lunch special is a great deal and lots of nice choices. Highly recommend.

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  9. Daniel

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy, down home, delicious Italian food served in a classic UWS room.

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  10. Kathryn

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific experience all-round, as usual.my dining companion has hearing issues. Our reservation was at 7pm, and the restaurant was full. If you need a quieter experience, recommend 8pm reservation.

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FAQs

Arco Cafe offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Arco Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 781-9080.

Arco Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

Arco Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  5. Upper West Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Arco Cafe

886 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    103
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Italian (Sardinia), Mediterranean, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the 1 train to 103rd Street, or the M7 or M11 buses.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Emmanuel Tecuni
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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