Trattoria Amici At The Americana At Brand

Fresh pasta and great taste! Service is great and the place is perfectly fancy but not too much so.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a Sunday evening, and we dis not have any reservations. Luckily, we were seated without waiting because I was really hungry! Our waiter was prompt and pleasant checking on our needs including making sure that we had water in our glasses on this very warm evening. The food came out in good time; we did not have to wait very long, yet the food was clearly just prepared and not been sitting under a warming lamp or just microwaved. The calamari batter is very light, and the sauce had just a hint of spice. It paired well with the warm bread basket! We tried one of their summer salads. We had the peach with burrata, and wow! I have to go back to eat that salad before it's taken off the menu! My husband and I both ordered a pasta dish --- al dente pasta and delicious sauce with enough meat in every bite! Their sauces stick so well to the pasta creating perfectly coated pasta strands! For dessert, we had a port (I forgot the name) that was just perfectly sweet with the not overly rich berry Pannacota. I just can't say enough about how happy we are with the food!

Unfortunately, our waiter had to take a break, and the waitress who took over just looked like a very unhappy person. Not once did she smile! She was bot even half as attentive as the waiter who took a break.

Finally, I gave ambience 4 stars because we were seated indoors, yet it was so very warm. It didn't seem like the air-conditioning was on. I guess in that way, it's similar to many restaurants in Italy which have no a/c... That will not prevent me from coming back though!

Just remember to reserve a table because this place can get very packed!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This places was amazing. Starting from the look all the way to the stellar service. From the welcome time all the way until you leave. Servers, Waitress, the welcome people all of them were amazing. Amazing atmosphere. I personally don’t like Italian food (my boyfriend does) and we went there. What I can tell you is that I am going back! Good was delicious 😋… You should try it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited Trattoria Amici at The Americana at Brand for a weekday lunch, and it was such a pleasant experience. Since the weather was beautiful, we chose to sit on the terrace, which turned out to be the perfect decision. The outdoor seating offers a wonderful view of the lively Americana promenade, creating a relaxed and stylish atmosphere where you can truly unwind. The space feels versatile, making it equally suitable for a family outing, a casual yet elegant date, a group gathering with friends, or even a business lunch.

The menu features classic Italian cuisine prepared with a California twist, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I was impressed to learn that the pasta is handmade daily, which I will definitely try on my next visit, but this time I was in the mood for pizza. We also ordered the calamari and the grilled salmon, both of which were delicious crispy and light calamari and perfectly cooked salmon with a flavorful balance. Their beverage menu is another highlight, offering a wide selection of wines and creative cocktails. Even the non-alcoholic berry based drink I tried was refreshing, vibrant, and full of natural flavor. Overall, this place combines quality food, attentive service, and a beautiful setting, making it a spot I look forward to returning to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Some of the clientele do not know how to behave in a restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I appreciated not having to wait too long to be seated, but we were placed next to another occupied table, making it difficult to pull out the third chair. I asked to move, and the hostess was accommodating in relocating us, although it seemed a bit puzzling that we had to wait before being seated at a table that was initially available.

Regarding the service, the waitstaff could have been more attentive. They came straight to us asking if we were ready to order without first offering us drink options, which was unexpected. It would have been nice if they had checked in on us after we received our food, as we didn't feel attended to at all. Additionally, we would have appreciated a heads-up about a change in our waitress, as it would have helped manage our expectations. But then again, the waitstaff was attentive to everyone else but us.

The ciopinno was salty and my parent's pasta was ok. Apparently they don't have fennel sausage eventhough it's on the menu. I wouldn't recommend this location to anyone.

Service: 1

Always love Amici

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Italian dinner at Amici Trattoria in the Glendale Galleria! We started with some great cocktails, the Silk Road, Amelia, and cucumber gimlet. For food we enjoyed the lobster ravioli, salmone alla piastrone, la carbonara, and crostino al salmone. The tiramisu for dessert was delightful. The staff was excellent, accommodating, and quick. We sat on the dog friendly patio. Recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Me and my family's favorite place to have dinner. The food is exceptional and the service is very quick and efficient. The manager Luis is constantly checking tables for client satisfaction. This is a great combination! 👏

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

INCREDIBLY❗ OVERRATED IN FLAVOR OF SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI, RUNNY TIRAMISU. FROM A FOODIES EXPERIENCE. THE QUALITY OF THE DINNER DOES NOT MATCH THE AMOUNT SPENT. IT WASN'T TERRIBLE. JUST NOT RETURN WORTHY AT ALL SORRY.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

We order the salmon tartar the meatballs and the Tagliolini Alla Buzzara which includes sauteed shrimp, grape tomato, basil, and mint. My boyfriend had another pasta dish too. We are foodies and love food and we couldn't finish any of it, the waiter noticed we didnt take any home. $230 later, oh well. The service and ambiance is amazing though!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

We ordered four dishes, pizza Margarita was decent. Pasta dish Carbonara was ok, lasagna was absolutely tasteless. I just didn't return it because didn't want to spoil mood.
Service also needs a lot of improvement.
Chicken Parmesan was very average.
I doubt that it was worth the price of 150 dollars.

That place was packed, but we still found a table. Everything was clean, and the server was really nice and helpful with the menus. The carbonara was spot on, very yummy! The Rigatoni Norcina, on the other hand, had too much truffle mushroom flavor. I’m not a mushroom person, so it wasn’t my first choice.
The wine was cold and good too. We just sat down, and after about 10 minutes they served our pasta, it was really fast and delicious.
10/10, will definitely come back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

nous avons ete ravis de trouver ce super restaurant. repas delicieux e serveuse tres agreable.. encore Merci

The food quality was ok, but definitely not worth the premium price and small portion sizes. The cioppino was a bit bland.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3