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Amata, New York, NY

Amata

4.8
4.8
967 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
AMATA is a vibrant yet cozy Italian steakhouse and restaurant serving delicious traditional Italian fare with a modern flair. Located in East Midtown of Manhattan, NYC, Amata boasts a large, splendidly-decorated room, with white linen service, sidewalk café seating, a quaint and lively bar, and a smaller intimate room for private events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 308-0830
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Amata is a smartly simple, nonchalantly elegant Italian restaurant designed for midtown Manhattan neighborhood and New York City destination dining at moderate prices. We offer private parties for parties of 10 to 70 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant. <br />We validate for up to 3 hours for $17.00
  • Public transit
    4, 5 & 6 Trains to 59th Street and N & R to Lexington AvenueE, M, 6 Trains to Lexington Avenue 53rd Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amata is a standout Italian gem in NYC, offering "fantastic food and excellent service," with consistent quality and a welcoming, "cozy setting." Guests rave about the delicious homemade pasta and expertly crafted martinis. The atmosphere is "civilized," making it perfect for intimate dinners or group celebrations. Highly recommended!

967 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem, always a great meal and staff is excellent!

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  2. Dina

    New York City129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and martinis. Thank you Amata

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice time. Service was attentive but not too in your face.

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  4. Andrew VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant environment, attentive service and delicious food

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  5. Michael

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic food and top notch service. Amata never disappoints!

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  6. Elsa VIP

    New York City389 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Generous portions of beautifully prepared and presented Italian food at a quiet Friday lunch. WE shared thrree generous courses among two of us and were fully satisfied.

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  7. STEPHEN

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are very impressed by the continuous high level of service at AMATA.

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  8. Roger VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal...do look at the specials as there can be some real good offerings

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  9. Dina

    New York City129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious veal and pasta as always. Martinis by Caroline are great.

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  10. Jan VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shared bianca salad, homemade pappardelle w ragout and the most excellent chicken martini ( which i always have) … the food is consistently good although i always have the same thing so i cannot speak for entire menu..

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FAQs

Amata offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 308-0830.

Amata is rated 4.8 stars by 967 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amata

209 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant. <br />We validate for up to 3 hours for $17.00
  • Public transit
    4, 5 & 6 Trains to 59th Street and N & R to Lexington AvenueE, M, 6 Trains to Lexington Avenue 53rd Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 308-0830
  • Private party facilities
    Amata is a smartly simple, nonchalantly elegant Italian restaurant designed for midtown Manhattan neighborhood and New York City destination dining at moderate prices. We offer private parties for parties of 10 to 70 guests.
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