Amarena
Italian
Hours:
151 E 82nd St, New York
(212) 933-0992
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Hours
| Monday | 12 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 12 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 10PM |
| Friday | 12 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 10PM |
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Amarena is a charming Italian restaurant located on the Upper East Side, known for its warm atmosphere and exceptional food. The restaurant features a beautifully remodeled townhouse setting that enhances the dining experience. Guests have praised the bucatini con polpette for its great taste and the panna cotta with ice cream as an excellent dessert choice. The spicy vodka pasta has been highlighted as the best in NYC, praised for its balanced heat and silky sauce. The marinated steak is also a standout, cooked to perfection with rich seasoning.
Amarena offers an enticing happy hour with amazing specials, including red wine and squash blossoms, which are both affordable and delicious. While some reviews noted that serving sizes can be small, the thoughtful side dishes and desserts, like the Lemon Olive Oil Cake and Chocolate Cake, make for worthy complements to the meal. The service is consistently described as attentive and friendly, contributing to a lovely dining experience. Despite a few mixed experiences reported since opening, many still consider Amarena a hidden gem and a must-visit for outstanding Italian cuisine.