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   Madilisa

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Lunch is overpriced. Salad and soup and service excellent, paninis not so great. Tasted reheated and very salty. Staff is friendly and helpful and food was served quickly.
   

   AmaraResponded todayHello, and thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the salad, soup, and service, but sorry to hear you did not enjoy the piadas on your visit. The chicken and pork cutlet are fried to order for the lunch piadas, but we will be discussing your comments as a team to ensure our food is always consistent with our standards and seasoned appropriately. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
   

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   JoyceK

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Food was excellent - delicious and interesting. On a sunny day, bring a hat if you are going to sit on the patio. The roof is open boards and there are no umbrellas. Service was very good. We stayed and chatted without feeling any pressure to leave.
   

   AmaraResponded todayHello Joyce and thank you for the kind remarks. We are glad to hear you enjoyed our food offerings and service. We hope to see you again soon.
   

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   JesseK

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food1service2ambience2

   It was way too warm inside (the windows and doors were open to the patio on a hot day. The music was too loud. The food, to be honest, mediocre. Everything looked good on the menu and seemed frozen/ thawed/ pre-prepared. All concept--no carry through.
   

   AmaraResponded 5 days agoHello Jesse, thank you for your feedback. We apologize about the temperature - it was the hottest weather we have seen since opening and we are still working to find the best balance of open windows while maintaining a pleasant dining temp. Our kitchen team works very hard to prepare the majority of the elements on our menu from scratch, and works almost exclusively with fresh produce and protein. We encourage you to reach out directly so that we can help make things right from your visit.
   

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   MeeganS

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The servers seemed rather inexperienced and weren’t entirely knowledgeable about the menu. The N/A drink options were great. The food was average. I had a rather pricey seafood pasta that, unbeknownst to me prior to ordering, was loaded with sausage. The carbonara was heavy. The beet salad was lovely. Not sure if return for entrees but the apps looked enticing
   

   AmaraResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate your patience as we train new staff members for a busy summer. We have also passed on your concerns about our carbonara to our chef. Thank you again, The Amara Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall2food3service5ambience4

   Food tastes fine, but it's half portions for a full portion price. People who like fancy pretentious menus will love it. It was good enough where I would go back, but I'm certainly not in any rush to.
   

   AmaraResponded todayHello, and thank you for your feedback. We will be discussing your comments with our team. We work extremely hard to provide approachable pricing for our guests while still providing sustainable wages and full benefits for our staff, in addition to curating the majority of our menu in house, highlighting locally sourced produce and proteins. It can be a delicate balance but we believe there is a lot of flexibility with our menus, and we definitely recommend checking out our Wed/Sun Specials!
   

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   JanetJ

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

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   Fun to try a new place, with a festive, light and airy, vibrant ambience. Menu a little limited, service very rushed, but all in all a fun venue and a couple of the dishes were delightful.
   

   AmaraResponded todayHello Janet and thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your service was a little rushed on your visit and we'll be discussing with our team to troubleshoot your comments. We look forward to seeing you back again soon.
   

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   JeffH

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   The drinks and atmosphere were great..food was just ok. Too pricey for just ok food. Would not go back, too many great restaurants in madison.
   

   AmaraResponded todayHello Jeff and thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the food on your visit. Our kitchen works hard to make many of the ingredients from scratch in house, and as a team we strive to provide many options with our menus, flexible for different styles of dining. Don't forget about our Date Night special on Wednesdays or our Sunday Supper and Rosé All Day on Sundays. We hope to see you again soon.
   

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   TonyC

   Milwaukee

   56 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had a quiet dinner at Amara's. The food was excellent and service was great. We also enjoyed our wine selection. It was a great night out.
   

   AmaraResponded 4 days agoTonyC - Thank you so much for your kind words! We will share these with our team! Thank you!!
   

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   Amira

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall4food2service4ambience5

   beautiful space but the serving size is very small. I'm not a big eater and yet it wasn't enough for me. Had to order 2 entrees for each person.
   

   AmaraResponded 4 days agoAmira - Thank you so much for your feedback. We do offer a large portion for pastas! As always, we will discuss your concerns with our chef team! Thank you, The Amara Team
   

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    JayK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    New restaurant in Hilldale. Our first time. Food was great and menu looks interesting for future visits. Date night was great value.
    

    AmaraResponded 4 days agoJayK - Thank you so much! Hope you come back soon! The Amara Team
    

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    KyleeJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience5

    Service was slow. I would never recommend the espresso martini
    

    AmaraResponded todayHello Kylee, and thank you for your feedback. We have reviewed your comments with our team, and will be making adjustments accordingly. Please feel free to reach out to us directly about your Espresso Martini so we can ensure you get a cocktail you enjoy more next time.
    

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    JaneG

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the crab avocado brushetta as a starter. The gnocchi was amazing. Will definitely be back. Our server Ciea(spelling?) was outstanding!
    

    AmaraResponded todayHello Jane, and thank you for the kind feedback. We always love hearing about the fun experiences and meals our guests have at Amara, and look forward to your future visits. We will definitely pass along your feedback to Sia.
    

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    Bojangvan

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Great atmosphere. Having live music was amazing and made for a fantastic evening. We ended up hanging around after dinner and for another drink and dessert to listen.
    

    AmaraResponded todayHello and thank you for the comments. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the live music, we're going to keep the party going every Saturday Night so we hope to see you again soon!
    

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    royc

    New England

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    We have eaten at Amara 3 times. The first two impressed us wrt the food/price ratio. Last night was a different matter. My wife's steak was tough and wasn't flavorful. My lasagna was very mediocre. The appetizers were good and the wine we got was quite good and good for the price. The walls were open due to warm conditions, which was pleasant. Be aware that if that's not the case, it gets really loud and hard to hear others at your table.
    

    AmaraResponded 7 days agoHello, and thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear that some of your entrées were below our standards and not to your liking on your most recent visit. We will be sharing your comments with our kitchen team to make sure any issues are being addressed. We never want guests leaving unsatisfied with something they ordered so please feel free to reach out to us directly so that we can make it up to you.
    

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    mgcmgcmgcp

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Amara is perfect for any occasion whether that be a family night, a girl's night, a date night, or any other occasion. The drinks are amazing and the atmosphere is amazing. They did a wonderful job with the space. The staff is also incredible and incredibly helpful and kind. I will be coming back!
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you for the feedback. We are so glad to hear you enjoy the space and our offerings. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
    

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    ExploreMore

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amara is fast becoming a favorite. The staff is terrific, the food is delicious, and it’s beautiful there. Today the windows were open with a lovely gentle breeze stirring the air in the dining room. It’s just an experience of the sense. I recommend it.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you for the kind comments. We really enjoy what we do and are very happy when it all comes together for our guests. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
    

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    madclash

    Milwaukee

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Appetizers and cocktails were fantastic. Decor is amazing. Pork Milanese was not that great, and the service was nice but too slow.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you for your feedback. We have shared your comments with our kitchen team and management. We hope to see you again soon.
    

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    warren14

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Between the loud music and the noise of the customers, I could barely hear my spouse across the table
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you for the feedback Warren. We always try promote a festive atmosphere without going overboard on volume, but it can be a delicate balance. We appreciate your patience when we try to find the right level for the space and guests we have in the restaurant.
    

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    SarahK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Although we had to wait for our table (we had a reservation) and the waitstaff was dressed a bit too casual for our taste, the food was outstanding. Some of the best dishes we've had in the area.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Sarah, we will make sure to share you feedback with our team.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Only one visit so far, but definitely will be going back soon. Everything was excellent. Drinks, starters, entrees, desserts, and service exceeded expectations.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you for the kind comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
    

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    TonyC

    Milwaukee

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated Mother's Day with our daughter and Grandson for lunch. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals. A Bellini to start with was a great choice.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Tony. We're glad to hear everyone in your party enjoyed everything, and we agree - the Bellini is a great way to start (or end) your meal!
    

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    MikeG

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A very creative food and drink menu with substantial choices. First class service and food quality. We will be back.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Mike, we greatly appreciate the kind feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed our offerings. We hope to see you again soon.
    

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    BaBaAnn

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience! Our Server was really good. We’ll be back.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you! We hope to see you again soon.
    

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    natalies

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fantastic menu, wish I could order everything. The mozzarella balls were the best I’ve ever had! Wish I lived closer because I’d go at least once a week!
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Natalie, we hope to see you again next time you're in the area!
    

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    Bonbon

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Cute place with nice decorations. Food was just ok but the service was great!
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Bonbon, we're glad you enjoyed your service.
    

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    Frank

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing! We went for a birthday and had friendly, attentive waitstaff who were able to answer questions about the menu and help make the day special.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Frank, our staff take a lot of pride in their menu knowledge and are continually learning and improving.
    

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    BradE

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went on Wednesday date night. Outstanding food service and value. Will definitely be back
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Brad, we'll make sure to pass on you feedback to Jack.
    

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    MelissaB

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    Been to Amara three times now. Service has been excellent. We had high hopes before it came to Hilldale, but the food and cocktails are just incredibly disappointing; there seems to be more emphasis on "unique" than actually tasting good. Would love for the restaurant group to work with the chef and bartenders on some updates. Not giving up yet.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you for your feedback Melissa. We have discussed your comments with your team. We enjoy offering our own take on classic, regional Italian flavors that are original, but still comforting, and hope that you enjoy new dishes and drinks as we rotate them into our menus.
    

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    margareta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was absolutely delicious - creative, well prepared.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Margareta! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our kitchen's creative take on dishes.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Vibe, gorgeous place with such tasty and creative food. Crab and avocado bruschetta was one of the best apps I have ever had
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the avocado bruschetta and hope to see you back again soon to enjoy more!
    

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    PollyS

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of my favorite places to go for a date night. The food and atmosphere is great.
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you Polly, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
    

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    Tracy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was prepared perfectly - and the menu included more than the generic, usual suspects. Our server, Francys, was fabulous - knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Tracy - Thank you for your wonderful notes on food and service! Francys is just the bee's knees! We will let them know that you think so too :) Thank you, The Amara Team
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and staff and beautiful outdoor seating
    

    AmaraResponded todayThank you!
    

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    MichaelP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    It was good. Very unique menu. Soup was too salty.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Michael - Thank you for the note on the soup! We will pass this on to our kitchen team! We appreciate you!
    

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    ItaruN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was outstanding! Thank you for another great experience!
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Thank YOU! We appreciate your support and kindness :)
    

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    AmyZ

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1

    The food was good, but the service could have been better. We were told they like you to order everything up front, then they course it out. This lead to us getting our entrees way too early. It also took too long to get drinks from the bar.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 8, 2023Amy - Thank you so much for your notes on our service. We do want you to have food on your table at all times! We are sorry that our service did not live up to our usual standards. We will be forwarding this on to our GM so we can make sure that service is coursed out just how the guest would like. Thank you, and we appreciate the feedback. The Amara Team
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Awesome all around! Drinks, food and value were amazing!
    

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    Foodie99

    Milwaukee

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Excellent service! Busy, so a bit noisy. Music contributed to the noise.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience5

    Overhyped, menu was small, bar was nice, food not good
    

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    AmandaM

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I'm excited for my next visit already! We went on Wednesday when they have a special fixed menu for date night. It was a really good value, a great way to taste a lot of things on our first visit, and very tasty. I look forward to having cocktails on the patio my next time in.
    

    AmaraResponded on May 1, 2023Amanda! Thank you so much for stopping by on Wednesday Date Night! You should also stop by on Sunday's for Sunday Supper! Another way to try a bunch of fun items on our menu! Looking forward to serving you soon, The Amara Team
    

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