Amali
Since its opening in 2011, Amali has received critical praise for its cuisine and sustainable practices from The New York Times, The Obama White House, James Beard House, Eater and virtually every major wine publication. Amali’s sister restaurants include Calissa in The Hamptons and Bar Marseille in far Rockaway.
Dishes not to miss include the squash caponata, the ancient grains salad, handmade frascatelli pasta, and the show stopping grilled spanish branzino for the table. Select Amali favorites like the Cascun Farms chicken under a brick and octopus a la plancha will return with updated iterations.
Private Dining
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Experiences
Chef's Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
A personally curated tasting menu tailored to each guest’s dining preferences. The experience starts with a tableside conversation with our Chef to determine what each party is in the mood to enjoy. The options include a $85 for 4 course meal or a $135 for 6 course meal; both exclusive of tax and gratuity. Please let us know which Chef's Dining Experience you plan to enjoy with us in the notes section of your reservation.Dinner and a Show at Amali
Multiple dates available
Tony Award-Winning musicians take on today's pop hits at Amali! Join us in Sopra, Amali's upstairs private events space, for a two hour set and starting at 7:30pm. Amali's entire dining room menu, wine list, and cocktails will be available to order. To reserve, simply book via Open Table.
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Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected
Popular dishes
A Rotating Chef's Pasta with Wine Pairing
8-9pm and later at the bar
6 reviews
Spanish Octopus
black garlic, frisse, meyer lemon
5 reviews
Grilled Market Fish
Choice of Side
4 reviews
Menu
While the actual food @ Amali was superb, there were significant drawbacks in terms of the noise level and service. Upon first entering, the background music was hard rock (Led Zeppelin, etc.), which was completely incongruous in terms of the refined ambience. My bigger concern, however, is that upon requesting separate/individual checks, our waiter was extremely rude & refused to comply. He then created a great deal of confusion by creating a singular check, and later reverted to creating individual checks after all. The entire process took more than an hour, which my guests and I certainly did not appreciate. I empathize with restaurants' economic struggles during the pandemic, but this was completely unnecessary and downright ridiculous.
Windsor1336- I am sorry that our staff was not prepared to handle this request and that it took such a long time to rectify the matter. I hope you will come back to dine with us again so you may see that we strive to have our service match our high cuisine standards. - James
The food was delicious and the outdoor seating was well heated. The service was excellent and we had a wonderful. I definitely recommend Amali!
BigApple1- Thank you for your kind words. I am so pleased your experience was a positive one & that the heaters are keeping everyone warm during these winter months. We hope to see you again soon! - James
Food was delicious and the chef personally came over to greet us. Outdoor dining was a great setup
Adam- Thank you for the positive feedback. Chef Alex loves to meet as many of our patrons as possible and we are pleased to know you enjoyed your night with us. I hope to have you back soon as Spring will bring some new menu items you are sure to enjoy. -James
Excellent per usual.
Evan- Thank you for the continued support. We will be having some new menu items as Spring approaches and I hope to welcome you back to try them firsthand. Stay well. -James
Dinner w a bestie
Elena- I am happy to hear you chose to enjoy a night out with a close friend in our restaurant! We appreciate your patronage. -James
The most delicious dinner ever!!!!
Olives- I am so pleased you enjoyed your time with us and hope to have you back again soon. - James
Such a superb dining experience. Special thank you to the chef for the amazing food and dining experience. The entire staff was hospitable and truly went over and beyond to ensure that everyone was catered to.
Tayler- It is always wonderful to hear such kind words. Chef Alex puts a lot of effort into each dish and it is very rewarding when we get such positive feedback. We hope you join us again as we will have some new menu items coming out with the warmer weather. Stay healthy. -James
The heater worked poorly.
When I wanted a green veg instead of potatoes with my chicken, I as told there was only a small portion of potatoes. So I said OK. Half the plate was potatoes. I was annoyed - and very cold.
I am sorry to hear our staff was not prepared for the changes you requested and that service suffered as a result. We are working to correct this so it does not happen again. I hope you are willing to give us another chance. Thank you for your feedback. -James
Good service and prices.
Lovely food, lovely staff
Food here is amazing but the service leaves alittle to be desired. Would recommend.
Lovely!! Food is delicious and service extremely nice!! :)
Really good food and lovely service. Despite the heaters it was a bit cold but not much Amali could have done about that
I went there for my birthday celebration. The ambience and food were amazing. But most of all, the staff was so great, cheerful and pleasant, I’d go back just for that reason. There were two other birthday parties at the restaurant that night and the servers bring out complimentary shots for all guests at the celebrating table.
Neha, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy you chose to spend your birthday with Amali and had a wonderful celebration. I want to thank you for your continued support during these times. We hope to see you again at Amali very soon!
Great, creative food.
Service was very attentive and professional.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We appreciate your recognition of our Chef’s creativity and our skilled servers. We’d love to see you again at Amali, give us a call before you come in again so we can give you a token of our appreciation!
Chef's tasting for 2, for a special birthday celebration was a disaster. First it was so cold and they did not even make a proper seating arrangement outdoors. Secondly, the food was so under-par, I was embarrassed at making this reservation. Quite a way to upsell somethere that isn't. NOT recommended !!!
The restaurant is outstanding. They are working with what they have, which is a mayor too lazy, or too stupid to recognize that dining indoors with a brand new ventilation system is far less risky than sitting outside with propane burning space heaters; pedestrians continuously walking by unmasked diners; and air circulation based on Mother Nature.
Open up indoor dining, you mope.
But again, no complaints about Amali. Staff was courteous and attentive. Food was exception. Sommelier was knowledgable.
Just let us sit inside when it's 35 degrees out, De Blasio, you dope.
Dining in the time of Covid, you look first for heaters and THEN check the menu. Thank heavens Amali had the heaters, because I would have hated to miss this experience! From the killer hot mulled wine to the creamy but crispy sunchoke app, and the supremely juicy chicken to the honeyed cauliflower side, almost everything was top-notch. One quibble: my daughter's shakshuka featured an egg that wasn't poached so much as hard-boiled. And the prices are not low. But totally worth it. I'll be back, and this time I'll bring guests who want to try out some of the interesting Greek wines on their list!
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. You hit all the points of Covid dining that us at Amali have worked to put in place to satisfy our customers: heaters, comforting food, and Greek wine 😉. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope you join us again at Amali so we can give you a 5 star experience. Please give us a call before you come in again so we can give you a token of our appreciation!
Excellent. Great service, atmosphere and warmth. Food as always exceeded expectations.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to of exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your support during these times and can't wait to host you again at Amali!
Ate on the street. Great meal.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times. We are happy to hear about your positive experience and hope to see you again at Amali very soon!
Excellent food and really nice, safe outdoor dining option with great heaters!
Kerry, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. During times like these, we are so appreciative of your support even if it's outdoors! We hope you join us again very soon!
What a great experience, in this crazy time that we are living, our outside dining was so comfortable on a freezing day. We were warm and felt safe. Food was delicious and staff was outstanding
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear about your experience at Amali despite the relentless winter weather. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times. We hope to see you again very soon for another round of cocktails and good food, send us an email before so we can give you a token of our appreciation 🤩.
Amazing first date setting. Outdoor seating was romantic. Wait staff was great.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We’re so happy to of made your first date the romantic, relaxing experience we all need during these times. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again very soon!
Cozy (even in the winter) outdoor covered seating with heaters, great food and service. Will be coming back soon.
Curtis, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time at Amali with our great food, under the heaters, and the view of a winter flurry 😌. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again very soon!
Incredible food! Great service! Great wine! Very good outdoor space heaters.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed our unique Greek wines, talented service team, and cozy outdoor dining environment 🥰. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again very soon!
Food and service is always FANTASTIC here! It is a must go to!!!
Shoogs, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are ecstatic to read your raving review of Amali despite the unprecedented circumstances. We pride ourselves on our unique Greek wines, authentic flavors, and elevated dining experience. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times. We hope to see you again very soon so we can give you a token of our appreciation! Let us know when you come in next 😉
Food was at best mediocre. Not worth the value for the price of the entrees. Even something as simple as spaghetti was poorly made.
Fantastic experience, their outdoor setup is beautiful, safe, and warm, with super friendly staff. The food was superb - we enjoyed the tasting menu, so fresh and creative and delicious! Will definitely be back!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are delighted to hear about your fantastic outdoor dining experience at Amali. Our chef’s strive to create the most authentic, sustainable, and delicious food to provide you with a one of kind tasting menu experience. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and can’t wait to see you again at Amali!
Delicious food! We sat outside under heat lamps in Nov. everything was lovely. Will definitely return.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time at Amali with our delicious food while basking under the heat lamps 😌. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and can’t wait to see you again very soon!
Very Expensive
Amazing food and service!
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We pride ourselves on our delicious food and elevated dining experience. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again at Amali very soon!
Wonderful dining experience! A surprisingly hidden gem on E 60th St! The food was delicious and we had very attentive service :) Everyone we had contact with was so warm, professional and passionate (service was 5 stars)!
All suggestions were spot on, heaters and the outdoor dining experience in 30 degrees was enjoyable..
We all commented that based on our experience at Amali we could handle dining el fresco this winter if we could have the same experience at other restaurants!!
Beth, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are ecstatic to hear that we not only lived up to your outdoor dining expectations but set the bar for other establishments! We strive to create the most welcoming, elevated service experience for our guests and are so happy you experienced it first hand. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again at Amali very soon!
The food was amazing. We had the branzino which was prepared perfectly. Loved the mint and capers in the sauce and not one bone. It’s expensive but worth the price. Loved the octopus as well -deliciously seasoned and crisped to perfection. Everything was delicious. Drinks very good too. Pricey but worth it. Fish and food better than Avra.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We too view the branzino and spanish octopus as two of Amali’s star dishes 🤩. We are so happy to of given you a memorable experience and relaxing get away full of warm food and handcrafted cocktails. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again very soon!
Quality outdoor sent up. It is open-air enough that you dont feel closed in but warm enough that you are not cold.
Elie, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are very happy to hear that you were comfortable and satisfied with your outdoor dining experience at Amali. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again at Amali very soon!
The food was INCREDIBLE and interesting. The waiters gave great wine suggestions that weren't outrageously expensive and paired so lovely with our food. We got the tuna toro, spanish octopus, lamb cavatelli, salt-baked dorade, labneh, delicata squash, and cauliflower. For dessert, the olive oil cake was moist and delicious with a great balance between citrus and the olio. (Also got the thyme sorbet) They gave me a special dark chocolate napoleon-like pastry and played fun music. As the last customers of the evening and celebrating a birthday, they asked us what music we wanted and generally were respectful and helpful without being overbearing.
Outdoor seating had a good ambiance with greenery installed, and I felt very safe from a COVID perspective. Everyone wore masks and didn't hover longer than necessary.
In the end, four of us paid about $130-140 for two bottles of incredible wine, a crazy good and over-the-top feast, and an additional 20-25% tip on top of the 10% tip applied for parties above 5 people. Two days later, I am still in a good mood and dreaming of this meal. Best birthday ever! I have already suggested Amali to multiple friends (and we're pretty picky but adventurous eaters) and plan on going back!
20/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Morgan, wow thank you so much for taking the time to write us this review. You hit all the points of Covid dining that us at Amali have worked to put in place to satisfy our customers: heaters, comforting food, and Greek wine 😉. It is customers like you that we couldn’t thank enough for helping us stay afloat during these times. Please give us a call before you come in again so we can give you a token of our appreciation!
Love the new menu and changes inside. An absolute, UES go-to!
Scott, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed Amali’s newly designed dining space and elevated menu items. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope you join us again at Amali very soon!
Food was great and service too! Nice surprise. Live nearby.
The service was outstanding, and the food was excellent. The bread and feta spread that was brought out first are worth the trip. The branzino for two was perfectly prepared and comes with two vegetable sides. I preferred the broccoli to the delicata squash. For dessert, my husband and I shared the tiganethes (fried bread) were subtly sweetened by the raw honey. A perfect ending to a lovely meal.
Roubi, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to of created a memorable experience for you at Amali. We too love the branzino, it is one of our star dishes 🤩. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope to see you again very soon!
Warm, friendly, knowledgeable staff and beautiful, delicious food! Loved our experience at Amali - excited to go back soon!
Bekah, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We pride ourselves on creating authentic, innovative dishes and an elevated service experience for all our guests. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope you join us again at Amali very soon!
My friend and I had an absolutely fabulous experience at Amali. All the staff were attentive to our dietary needs, friendly, and provided overall excellent customer service. I would definitely return.
Ashley, thank you so for taking the time to write us a review. We are so happy to of provided you a memorable, elevated dining experience that has you wanting more! We are glad to hear that our Chef’s were able to meet all of your dietary needs without comprising flavor and quality. We sincerely appreciate your continued support during these times and hope you join us again at Amali very soon!
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Amali using the Order Online button. Amali also offers delivery in partnership with Caviar and Postmates. Amali also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 339-8363.
Amali is rated 4.7 stars by 1168 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
