Experience the flavors of Sardinia at Arco Cafe! Our Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan offers a selection of freshly made pasta, seafood, meat and dessert. Come explore our mouth-watering menu and savor the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Join us for lunch or dinner and let us take you on a culinary journey to Sardinia!
Casual, Italian-Sardinian cafe with outdoor seating, serving housemade pastas, breads & seafood. Based on 407 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
886 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (646) 781-9080
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Hours
| Thursday | 12:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–9:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12:30–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 12:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–9:30 PM |
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Reservations: arcocafe.comopentable.com
Reviews
Linda M
Cute, small cafe with fresh, home made pasta. I went for the lunch special $21 (12:30-5pm) which included an appetizer and main. The complementary focaccia was very good; olive oil and balsamic vinegar was offered as accompaniment. The mussels were on the small side; the accompanying tomato sauce was flavorful but a bit salty. The Fritto Misto was good, the batter was light. The shoestring zucchini was too thin and thus, overcooked; it would be better if they were cut thicker or in disks so that they would be al dente. The malloreddos was good with a fair amount of sausage. The gnocchi was light and the dish was surprisingly light even though it had a cream sauce. Fresh grated parm cheese and ground pepper was offered. This place is a good option if you can take advantage of the lunch special.
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A.L. Harris
The best fresh homemade pasta served in a beautiful setting. This family owned Italian restaurant brings the best of Sardinia to the table. Busa pasta with shrimp, mussels and calamari is Bursting with flavor and something special. Service was excellent.
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Joseph Richards
Delicious pasta! The noodles were fantastic. Good service and ambiance. Would not recommend the salad.
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Adrian Majlis
Incredibly real Italian food restaurant.
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David Gallo
Delicious home-made pasta (among many other Italian dishes) served in a warm and friendly neighborhood-vibe environment. The staff is friendly, the service fast, and the food excellent, all wrapped up in a very homey ambience. The lunch special (12-5) is excellent with a large range of appetizer and main course choices. After reading a positive review of Arco on “West Side Rag,” and trying it myself, I can confirm that it is a wonderful neighborhood dining option at any time of day.
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rick cohen
GREAT food. Meh location. For takeout and pickup are prices different on delivery sites than calling ARCO directly to place orders for both food and fees? Can you order rare, medium rare, al dente, etc. online, or only when you call?
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Shira Wino
Very very good Italian food. They have vegetarian options, and I highly recommend the Tiramisu!
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Craig Binger
Whenever we come to NYC we always visit Arco. Homemade pasta and everything from a great spirits and wine list, to the new focaccia apps., to generously portioned entrees, and of course the home made Sardinian desserts – all terrific!
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Martin
The food here made me immediately sick. I ordered the chicken parmigiana through Doordash. The reviews were good, and I expected better than the tough and leathery chicken I got which was only 1/4 inch thick and covered in wet breadcrumbs. I ate that due to hunger. Then I made the mistake of trying the side pasta. It had a chemical taste and was overcooked. I ate only one bite. Five minutes later I had severe stomach pains and started vomiting uncontrollablably. I reported this to the health department, and I saved the pasta in case I need it for the police in case I need hospitalization.
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mark nadler
Arco Cafe is one of our favorite restaurants on the UWS. It’s small and intimate with friendly staff and consistently great, fresh food.Their wines are great paired with the food and the prices are reasonable.
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