"Tucked elegantly into the Upper East Side at Amali, the restaurant felt like immediate relief. Dim, sultry lighting. A packed room humming with low conversation and clinking glasses. The kind of place where coats are shrugged off slowly, where the bar glows, and where everyone looks like they knows exactly why they are there. It was buzzing in that unmistakable New York waycivilized chaos wrapped in candlelight."
"Silken, delicately sliced, and impossibly rich, it dissolves on the palate with a confidence that suggests restraint rather than excess. It is the kind of plate that silences the table for a beat. A reminder that simplicity, when done correctly, is devastating. The octopus salad followed, tender and perfectly prepared, balanced with brightness and texture. Nothing overworked. Nothing masked. Just clean Mediterranean flavor delivered with intention. Each bite felt thoughtful, the kind of cooking that respects ingredients rather than competing with them."
Amali provides a calm, dimly lit dining room on the Upper East Side with a buzzing, sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant has anchored Midtown since 2011 and serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes drawing from Greece, Italy, France, and Spain. The menu emphasizes seasonal, vegetable-forward cooking rooted in sustainability without ostentation. The beverage program offers dark, seductive, impeccably composed cocktails that complement the restrained food. Standout dishes include silken beef carpaccio and tender octopus salad, both prepared with clarity and balance. The cooking focuses on respecting ingredients, favoring simplicity and restraint to deliver refined, pleasure-centered dining.
Read at www.amny.com
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