Cafe Amalfi

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

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   James VIP

   Raleigh157 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First, George (our server) is absolutely FANTASTIC! He has been serving diners at Cafe Amalfi for 34 years. He was our server about 15 years ago and we were so pleased to find out he was still here. The food, however, was a bit of a disappointment. I ordered the beef tournedos and the plate came out swimming in gravy so it was hard to distinguish the beef from the mushroom and vegetables. My wife ordered the seafood diavolo. It included a good amount of seafood (shrimp, scallops, and salmon) which were overpowered by the sauce. In our opinion, this dish would be much better in a more delicate sauce (butter, garlic, lemon, and olive oil). Items are on the pricey side, so preparation and presentation should approach perfection.
   

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   Gerald

   Charleston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great as well as the food and ambiance. Enjoyed.
   

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   Jeanne

   Washington DC15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The view from our table was spectacular and service was outstanding. The wedge salad is delicious but sadly the linguine al Diablo was disappointing. The marinara sauce was only so so. My friends got the special (pork tenderloin) and that looked better. However we went on Easter Sunday so maybe that was a factor. Also this is in a hotel so lots of families and noisy kids(😎) so not the most romantic restaurant! Casey, our server, was superb.
   

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   Patti

   Washington DC5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was average. The cost of Easter brunch was ridiculous as the food was not good. Reserved to get a table by main windows and was denied those tables. Would not recommend.
   

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   Joseph VIP

   Charleston59 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good variety of food choices. Service was excelent. Can't beat the ocean views
   

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   Mindy

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious Easter brunch with a variety of vegetable, protein and sweet desserts. It was the perfect meal with family coupled with a fabulous view of the ocean..
   

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   Linda

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved our dinner. The view is remarkable. The dining room was lovely. Our waiter George was fun, super friendly and a true professional . Highly recommend this restaurant!
   

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   brian

   Charleston1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   They couldn't find my open table reservation, seated 2 parties that arrived after us and were rude about getting us a table in a nearly empty restaurant.
   

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   Brian

   New Jersey3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   George was a great waiter. The tuna was delicious
   

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    Brenda VIP

    Charleston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    George is the best waiter! Always knew our needs! Right there!
    

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